New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
David Michael Eaton
Emory alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in San Francisco, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2734549
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, David Michael Eaton ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Emory
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2734549 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David Michael Eaton, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94111. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: EMORY (191 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, David Michael Eaton still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match David Michael Eaton's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How David compares to fellow Emory alumni
Among the 153 Emory graduates in the New York register, David Michael Eaton is longer-tenured than 67% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Emory alumni
Years since admission - 153 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 33% higher than 67% of 153 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Emory's active-bar rate
Of Emory's 191 alumni in the New York register, 71.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Emory alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2734549
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94111
- Phone
- (415) 576-0200
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Michael Eaton's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Eaton licensed?
David Eaton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Michael Eaton admitted to the bar?
David Michael Eaton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did David Michael Eaton go to law school?
David Michael Eaton attended EMORY.
What company does David Michael Eaton work for?
David Michael Eaton is associated with Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP in San Francisco, CA.
Is David Michael Eaton in good standing?
Yes, David Michael Eaton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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