New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
David Nelson Kunkel
University Of Pennsylvania alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Bluffton, SC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1235985
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Nelson Kunkel appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1972 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 54 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Nelson Kunkel is registered as bar number 1235985 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Bluffton, SC, ZIP 29909. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (2,370 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 University Of Pennsylvania alumni
Among the 1,853 University Of Pennsylvania graduates in the New York register, David Nelson Kunkel is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania alumni
Years since admission - 1,853 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,853 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
University Of Pennsylvania's active-bar rate
Of University Of Pennsylvania's 2,370 alumni in the New York register, 70.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Pennsylvania alumni, active-bar rate
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% 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
- 1235985
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Bluffton, SC
- ZIP Code
- 29909
- Phone
- (843) 757-1113
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Nelson Kunkel'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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David Nelson Kunkel is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Kunkel licensed?
David Kunkel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Nelson Kunkel admitted to the bar?
David Nelson Kunkel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did David Nelson Kunkel go to law school?
David Nelson Kunkel attended UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Is David Nelson Kunkel in good standing?
Not currently, David Nelson Kunkel's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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