New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
David Lin
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5256532
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, David Lin has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5256532 on the New York register belongs to David Lin, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Nyis Law Firm, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (28 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
David Lin is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, David Lin sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School's active-bar rate
Of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School's 28 alumni in the New York register, 82.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5256532
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nyis Law Firm
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (917) 561-3868
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Lin'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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David Lin's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Lin licensed?
David Lin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Lin admitted to the bar?
David Lin has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did David Lin go to law school?
David Lin attended Western Michigan University Cooley Law School.
What company does David Lin work for?
David Lin is associated with Nyis Law Firm in New York, NY.
Is David Lin in good standing?
Yes, David Lin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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