New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Joel Gruber
Case Western Reserve University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Livingston, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2071728
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Joel Gruber has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Case Western Reserve University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Joel Gruber has carried New York bar registration 2071728 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Gruber, Schwartz & Posnock, L.L.P., located in Livingston, NJ, ZIP 07039. Educational background: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY (329 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, David Joel Gruber 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 Joel Gruber's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Case Western Reserve University alumni
Among the 234 Case Western Reserve University graduates in the New York register, David Joel Gruber is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Case Western Reserve University alumni
Years since admission - 234 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 234 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
Case Western Reserve University's active-bar rate
Of Case Western Reserve University's 329 alumni in the New York register, 72% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Case Western Reserve University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2071728
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gruber, Schwartz & Posnock, L.L.P.
- City
- Livingston, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07039
- Phone
- (973) 992-3131
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Joel Gruber'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 Gruber licensed?
David Gruber is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Joel Gruber admitted to the bar?
David Joel Gruber's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did David Joel Gruber go to law school?
David Joel Gruber attended CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY.
What company does David Joel Gruber work for?
David Joel Gruber is associated with Gruber, Schwartz & Posnock, L.L.P. in Livingston, NJ.
Is David Joel Gruber in good standing?
Yes, David Joel Gruber holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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