New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

David Skinner Huntington

Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1997
Admitted
29
Years in bar
2833770
NY reg #

The record in one line

David Skinner Huntington has held an active New York bar license for 29 years - admitted in 1997, longer-tenured than 61% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

29 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Harvard
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2833770
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

David Skinner Huntington is registered as bar number 2833770 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1997, representing roughly 29 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: HARVARD, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

David Skinner Huntington was admitted in 1997, giving 29 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

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

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Below this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). This entry sits in this band. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

How David compares to fellow Harvard alumni

Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, David Skinner Huntington is longer-tenured than 46% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

29 years vs. Harvard alumni

Years since admission — 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school

29 Top 54% higher than 46% of 3,070 fellow alumni

5–10: 37 fellow alumni (1%). Below this entry. 10–15: 140 fellow alumni (5%). Below this entry. 15–20: 306 fellow alumni (10%). Below this entry. 20–25: 942 fellow alumni (31%). Below this entry. 25–30: 729 fellow alumni (24%). This entry sits in this band. 30–35: 647 fellow alumni (21%). Above this entry. 35–40: 269 fellow alumni (9%). Above this entry. This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2833770
Year Admitted
1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jul 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison
City
New York, NY
County
New York
ZIP Code
10019
Phone
(212) 373-3124

Education

HARVARD

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. David Skinner Huntington's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Other Attorneys at Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison

Matthew William Abbott Currently registered Kofi Darko Asante Suspended, delinquent Robert A. Atkins Currently registered Scott A. Barshay Currently registered Daniel Jacob Beller Currently registered
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Source: New York State Unified Court System — Attorney Registration Search

Nearby Attorneys in New York, NY

Raymond J. Aab Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday Nausherwan Ahmed Aamir Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday Allison Francine Aaron Currently registered Avrum Aaron Suspended, delinquent Clifford B. Aaron Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday

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David Skinner Huntington is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is David Huntington licensed?

David Huntington is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was David Skinner Huntington admitted to the bar?

David Skinner Huntington was admitted to the bar in 1997.

Where did David Skinner Huntington go to law school?

David Skinner Huntington attended HARVARD.

What company does David Skinner Huntington work for?

David Skinner Huntington is associated with Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison in New York, NY.

Is David Skinner Huntington in good standing?

Yes, David Skinner Huntington has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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