New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
David Michael Higgins
Western New England alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Herkimer, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2157121
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Michael Higgins appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1988 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Western New England
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Michael Higgins is registered as bar number 2157121 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Herkimer County Community College, located in Herkimer, NY (Herkimer County), ZIP 13350. Educational background: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND (510 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How David compares to fellow Western New England alumni
Among the 358 Western New England graduates in the New York register, David Michael Higgins is longer-tenured than 55% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Western New England alumni
Years since admission - 358 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 45% higher than 55% of 358 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
Western New England's active-bar rate
Of Western New England's 510 alumni in the New York register, 62.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Western New England alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2157121
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Herkimer County Community College
- City
- Herkimer, NY
- County
- Herkimer
- ZIP Code
- 13350
- Phone
- (315) 866-0300
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Michael Higgins's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Higgins licensed?
David Higgins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Michael Higgins admitted to the bar?
David Michael Higgins's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did David Michael Higgins go to law school?
David Michael Higgins attended WESTERN NEW ENGLAND.
What company does David Michael Higgins work for?
David Michael Higgins is associated with Herkimer County Community College in Herkimer, NY.
Is David Michael Higgins in good standing?
Not currently, David Michael Higgins's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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