New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David Clay Freid
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1725621
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Clay Freid has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Clay Freid has carried New York bar registration 1725621 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 45 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, David Clay Freid has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
David Clay Freid's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, David Clay Freid is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,967 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
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1725621
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Clay Freid'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 Freid licensed?
David Freid is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Clay Freid admitted to the bar?
David Clay Freid's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did David Clay Freid go to law school?
David Clay Freid attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
Is David Clay Freid in good standing?
Yes, David Clay Freid 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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