New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David William Mayo
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2178317
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, David William Mayo ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #11901 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2178317 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David William Mayo, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,599 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, David William Mayo still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match David William Mayo's 38 years since admission in 1988.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
David William Mayo is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #11,901 of 93,608 (13th percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #11,901
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 13th
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Julianne Abelman admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Glenn Robert Abolafia admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Jeffrey Simon Abraham admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Laurie Phyllis Abramowitz admitted 1988 · 38 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 Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,590 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, David William Mayo is longer-tenured than 99%.
38 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,590 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,590 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
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2178317
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 373-3000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David William Mayo'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Mayo licensed?
David Mayo is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David William Mayo admitted to the bar?
David William Mayo's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did David William Mayo go to law school?
David William Mayo attended Harvard Law School.
What company does David William Mayo work for?
David William Mayo is associated with Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York, NY.
Is David William Mayo in good standing?
Yes, David William Mayo holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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