New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Benjamin Kline
Widener University Delaware Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2989572
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Benjamin Kline carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1999 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 27 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #414 of 1,853
- by tenure in Philadelphia office peers
- Law school
- Widener University Delaware Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Benjamin Kline is registered as bar number 2989572 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Zafran Law Group, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19102. Educational background: Widener University Delaware Law School (362 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Philadelphia, PA office peers
David Benjamin Kline is earlier in the Philadelphia, PA office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #414 of 1,853 (22nd percentile). See the Philadelphia attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #414
- City cohort
- 1,853
- Local percentile
- 22nd
- Admitted
- 1999
Nearest tenure peers in Philadelphia
- Alan Jay Ackerman admitted 1999 · 27 yr
- Ana Rafaela Amarante admitted 1999 · 27 yr
- Paul D. Brandes admitted 1999 · 27 yr
- Barbara Janet Buba admitted 1999 · 27 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 Widener University Delaware Law School alumni
Among the 283 Widener University Delaware Law School graduates in the New York register, David Benjamin Kline is longer-tenured than 86%.
27 years vs. Widener University Delaware Law School alumni
Years since admission - 283 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 14% higher than 86% of 283 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
Widener University Delaware Law School's active-bar rate
Of Widener University Delaware Law School's 362 alumni in the New York register, 85.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 81.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2989572
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Zafran Law Group
- City
- Philadelphia, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19102
- Phone
- (215) 587-0038
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Benjamin Kline's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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 Widener University Delaware Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1999 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1999), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1999 whose listed office city differs from Philadelphia, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for David Benjamin Kline: closest NY bar admission year outside PA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~1,854 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1999)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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David Benjamin Kline carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Kline licensed?
David Kline is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Benjamin Kline admitted to the bar?
David Benjamin Kline's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did David Benjamin Kline go to law school?
David Benjamin Kline attended Widener University Delaware Law School.
What company does David Benjamin Kline work for?
David Benjamin Kline is associated with Zafran Law Group in Philadelphia, PA.
Is David Benjamin Kline in good standing?
No, David Benjamin Kline carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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