New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Preston Milligan
University Of Michigan Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5546577
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, David Preston Milligan has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Michigan Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5546577 on the New York register belongs to David Preston Milligan, currently in active 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 Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Michigan Law School (2,276 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
David Preston Milligan 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
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, David Preston Milligan sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How David compares to fellow University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Among the 1,993 University Of Michigan Law School graduates in the New York register, David Preston Milligan is longer-tenured than 26% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
9 years vs. University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,993 NY-registered alumni of this school
9 Top 74% higher than 26% of 1,993 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Michigan Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan Law School's 2,276 alumni in the New York register, 82% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Michigan Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5546577
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60606
- Phone
- (312) 269-8000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Preston Milligan'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Milligan licensed?
David Milligan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Preston Milligan admitted to the bar?
David Preston Milligan has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did David Preston Milligan go to law school?
David Preston Milligan attended University of Michigan Law School.
What company does David Preston Milligan work for?
David Preston Milligan is associated with Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is David Preston Milligan in good standing?
Yes, David Preston Milligan 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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