New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
David Paul Ford
University Of Michigan Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2172393
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, David Paul Ford ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Michigan Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2172393 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David Paul Ford, 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 M&T Bank, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Michigan Law School (2,276 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, David Paul Ford 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 Paul Ford's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How David compares to fellow University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Among the 1,993 University Of Michigan Law School graduates in the New York register, David Paul Ford is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,993 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,993 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
University Of Michigan Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan Law School's 2,276 alumni in the New York register, 82% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Michigan Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2172393
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- M&T Bank
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14203
- Phone
- (585) 645-7077
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Paul Ford'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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David Paul Ford's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Ford licensed?
David Ford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Paul Ford admitted to the bar?
David Paul Ford's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did David Paul Ford go to law school?
David Paul Ford attended University of Michigan Law School.
What company does David Paul Ford work for?
David Paul Ford is associated with M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY.
Is David Paul Ford in good standing?
Yes, David Paul Ford 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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