New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David A. Friedman
Buffalo Suny alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1836170
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David A. Friedman appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1983 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 43 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Buffalo Suny
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David A. Friedman is registered as bar number 1836170 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Messner Reeves LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BUFFALO SUNY (6 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
Buffalo Suny's active-bar rate
Of Buffalo Suny's 6 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Buffalo Suny alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1836170
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Messner Reeves LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10005
- Phone
- (646) 663-1873
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David A. Friedman's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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.
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David A. Friedman is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Friedman licensed?
David Friedman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David A. Friedman admitted to the bar?
David A. Friedman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did David A. Friedman go to law school?
David A. Friedman attended BUFFALO SUNY.
What company does David A. Friedman work for?
David A. Friedman is associated with Messner Reeves LLP in New York, NY.
Is David A. Friedman in good standing?
Not currently, David A. Friedman's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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