New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David S. Hartnett
Western New England,Mass alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Cortland, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1937739
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David S. Hartnett has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #9 of 61
- by tenure in Cortland office peers
- Law school
- Western New England,Mass
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David S. Hartnett has carried New York bar registration 1937739 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 David Hartnett Esq, located in Cortland, NY (Cortland County), ZIP 13045. Educational background: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND,MASS.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, David S. Hartnett 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 S. Hartnett's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Cortland, NY office peers
David S. Hartnett is toward the newer end of Cortland, NY's NY register cohort: #9 of 61 by years since admission. See the Cortland attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #9
- City cohort
- 61
- Local percentile
- 13th
- Admitted
- 1984
Nearest tenure peers in Cortland
- Edward W. Goehler admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Lawrence J. Knickerbocker admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Mark D. Suben admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Mary E. Leonard admitted 1986 · 40 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1937739
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- David Hartnett Esq
- City
- Cortland, NY
- County
- Cortland
- ZIP Code
- 13045
- Phone
- (607) 753-3551
Education
WESTERN NEW ENGLAND,MASS
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David S. Hartnett's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1984), other cities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Hartnett licensed?
David Hartnett is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David S. Hartnett admitted to the bar?
David S. Hartnett's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did David S. Hartnett go to law school?
David S. Hartnett attended WESTERN NEW ENGLAND,MASS.
What company does David S. Hartnett work for?
David S. Hartnett is associated with David Hartnett Esq in Cortland, NY.
Is David S. Hartnett in good standing?
Yes, David S. Hartnett holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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