New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
David William Herkala
Tulane alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Syracuse, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2789089
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, David William Herkala ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Tulane
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2789089 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David William Herkala, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Cerio Law Office, located in Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13202. Educational background: TULANE (516 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, David William Herkala 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 William Herkala's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Tulane alumni
Among the 448 Tulane graduates in the New York register, David William Herkala is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Tulane alumni
Years since admission - 448 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 54% higher than 46% of 448 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
Tulane's active-bar rate
Of Tulane's 516 alumni in the New York register, 65.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Tulane alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2789089
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cerio Law Office
- City
- Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13202
- Phone
- (315) 422-8769
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David William Herkala'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 Herkala licensed?
David Herkala is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David William Herkala admitted to the bar?
David William Herkala's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did David William Herkala go to law school?
David William Herkala attended TULANE.
What company does David William Herkala work for?
David William Herkala is associated with Cerio Law Office in Syracuse, NY.
Is David William Herkala in good standing?
Yes, David William Herkala holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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