New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David S. Katz
Boston University School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Washington, DC. 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
- 2156479
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David S. Katz 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"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David S. Katz has carried New York bar registration 2156479 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 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL (13 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, David S. Katz 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. Katz'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 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Boston University School's active-bar rate
Of Boston University School's 13 alumni in the New York register, 53.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Boston University School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2156479
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 303-1149
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David S. Katz'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 Katz licensed?
David Katz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David S. Katz admitted to the bar?
David S. Katz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did David S. Katz go to law school?
David S. Katz attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL.
What company does David S. Katz work for?
David S. Katz is associated with Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in Washington, DC.
Is David S. Katz in good standing?
Yes, David S. Katz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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