New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

David Howard Macfarlane

Toronto alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2009
Admitted
17
Years in bar
4744199
NY reg #

The record in one line

David Howard Macfarlane carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2009 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

17 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Toronto

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
2009
17 years
Law school
Toronto
40% active rate
Registration
4744199
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

David Howard Macfarlane is registered as bar number 4744199 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under David Howard Macfarlane, located in Toronto On M5j2s2. Educational background: TORONTO (5 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, 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.

Toronto's active-bar rate

Of Toronto's 5 alumni in the New York register, 40% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%40%
Toronto alumni, active-bar rate

The 2009 admission class today

Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 87.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2009 class 67.2% 87.4% ▲ +30.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2009 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
4744199
Year Admitted
2009 (17 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Oct 2025

Location & Contact

Company
David Howard Macfarlane
City
Toronto On M5j2s2
Phone
(647) 701-9689

Education

TORONTO

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

David Howard Macfarlane's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for David Howard Macfarlane with the closest admission year to 2009. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

David Howard Macfarlane carries a "Suspended, 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 Macfarlane licensed?

David Macfarlane is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was David Howard Macfarlane admitted to the bar?

David Howard Macfarlane was admitted to the bar in 2009.

Where did David Howard Macfarlane go to law school?

David Howard Macfarlane attended TORONTO.

What company does David Howard Macfarlane work for?

David Howard Macfarlane is associated with David Howard Macfarlane in Toronto On M5j2s2.

Is David Howard Macfarlane in good standing?

No, David Howard Macfarlane carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.