New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
David Michael Gottfried
Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Grand Island, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4761623
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Michael Gottfried has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Michael Gottfried carries New York bar registration 4761623, an established, active practitioner in 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 Gottfried And Gottfried LLP, located in Grand Island, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14072. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO (970 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, David Michael Gottfried remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
David Michael Gottfried was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Suny Buffalo alumni
Among the 450 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, David Michael Gottfried is longer-tenured than 17% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
15 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 450 NY-registered alumni of this school
15 Top 83% higher than 17% of 450 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
Suny Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo's 970 alumni in the New York register, 65.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4761623
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gottfried And Gottfried LLP
- City
- Grand Island, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14072
- Phone
- (646) 218-7553
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Michael Gottfried'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 Gottfried licensed?
David Gottfried is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Michael Gottfried admitted to the bar?
David Michael Gottfried was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did David Michael Gottfried go to law school?
David Michael Gottfried attended SUNY BUFFALO.
What company does David Michael Gottfried work for?
David Michael Gottfried is associated with Gottfried And Gottfried LLP in Grand Island, NY.
Is David Michael Gottfried in good standing?
Yes, David Michael Gottfried 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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