New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David James Kerwick
Benjamin N. Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Rahway, NJ. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4239547
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David James Kerwick has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #29 of 60
- by tenure in Rahway office peers
- Law school
- Benjamin N. Cardozo
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David James Kerwick carries New York bar registration 4239547, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Merck Inc., located in Rahway, NJ, ZIP 07065. Educational background: BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO (1,141 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, David James Kerwick remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
David James Kerwick was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Rahway, NJ office peers
Against Rahway, NJ's 60-attorney NY register cohort, David James Kerwick lands at the 47th tenure percentile (rank #29). See the Rahway attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #29
- City cohort
- 60
- Local percentile
- 47th
- Admitted
- 2004
Nearest tenure peers in Rahway
- Laura Marie Ginkel admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Karen Mary Moreira admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Li Su admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Janet Fair admitted 2005 · 21 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.
How David compares to fellow Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni
Among the 975 Benjamin N. Cardozo graduates in the New York register, David James Kerwick is longer-tenured than 21%.
22 years vs. Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 975 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 79% higher than 21% of 975 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 · August 2026
Benjamin N. Cardozo's active-bar rate
Of Benjamin N. Cardozo's 1,141 alumni in the New York register, 75.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4239547
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Merck Inc.
- City
- Rahway, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07065
- Phone
- (732) 594-1151
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David James Kerwick'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.
Near-tenure Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2004 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2004), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2004 whose listed office city differs from Rahway, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Kerwick licensed?
David Kerwick is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David James Kerwick admitted to the bar?
David James Kerwick was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did David James Kerwick go to law school?
David James Kerwick attended BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO.
What company does David James Kerwick work for?
David James Kerwick is associated with Merck Inc. in Rahway, NJ.
Is David James Kerwick in good standing?
Yes, David James Kerwick holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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