New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Michael Nicholson
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Seattle, WA. 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
- 2240307
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, David Michael Nicholson 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"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nyu
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2240307 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David Michael Nicholson, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under John L Scott, located in Seattle, WA, ZIP 98116. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, David Michael Nicholson 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 Michael Nicholson's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How David compares to fellow Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, David Michael Nicholson is longer-tenured than 93% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 7% higher than 93% of 928 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
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2240307
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- John L Scott
- City
- Seattle, WA
- ZIP Code
- 98116
- Phone
- (206) 935-7700
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Michael Nicholson'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 Michael Nicholson'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 Nicholson licensed?
David Nicholson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Michael Nicholson admitted to the bar?
David Michael Nicholson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did David Michael Nicholson go to law school?
David Michael Nicholson attended NYU.
What company does David Michael Nicholson work for?
David Michael Nicholson is associated with John L Scott in Seattle, WA.
Is David Michael Nicholson in good standing?
Yes, David Michael Nicholson 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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