New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Cornell Demarest
Mcgill U And Harvard Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Irvine, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1187822
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Cornell Demarest carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1977 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 49 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Mcgill U And Harvard Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Cornell Demarest is registered as bar number 1187822 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Preston, Gates & Ellis, located in Irvine, CA, ZIP 92617. Educational background: MCGILL U AND HARVARD LAW.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1187822
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Preston, Gates & Ellis
- City
- Irvine, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92617
- Phone
- (949) 955-5546
Education
MCGILL U AND HARVARD LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Cornell Demarest's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in Irvine, CA
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare David Cornell Demarest with similar attorneys in Irvine.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
David Cornell Demarest carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Demarest licensed?
David Demarest is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Cornell Demarest admitted to the bar?
David Cornell Demarest's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did David Cornell Demarest go to law school?
David Cornell Demarest attended MCGILL U AND HARVARD LAW.
What company does David Cornell Demarest work for?
David Cornell Demarest is associated with Preston, Gates & Ellis in Irvine, CA.
Is David Cornell Demarest in good standing?
No, David Cornell Demarest carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.