New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Mackenzie Grimes
Emory University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2405009
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, David Mackenzie Grimes ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Emory University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2405009 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David Mackenzie Grimes, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Alston & Bird LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10016. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: EMORY UNIVERSITY (639 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, David Mackenzie Grimes 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 Mackenzie Grimes's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 University alumni
Among the 400 Emory University graduates in the New York register, David Mackenzie Grimes is longer-tenured than 92% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Emory University alumni
Years since admission - 400 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 8% higher than 92% of 400 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 University's active-bar rate
Of Emory University's 639 alumni in the New York register, 70.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Emory University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2405009
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Alston & Bird LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10016
- Phone
- (212) 905-9150
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Mackenzie Grimes'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 Grimes licensed?
David Grimes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Mackenzie Grimes admitted to the bar?
David Mackenzie Grimes's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did David Mackenzie Grimes go to law school?
David Mackenzie Grimes attended EMORY UNIVERSITY.
What company does David Mackenzie Grimes work for?
David Mackenzie Grimes is associated with Alston & Bird LLP in New York, NY.
Is David Mackenzie Grimes in good standing?
Yes, David Mackenzie Grimes holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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