New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Seccomb Patterson
NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1962, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1962
- Admitted
- 64
- Years in bar
- 1229210
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Seccomb Patterson has spent 64 years on the register since admission in 1962, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 64 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- New York
- registered office, NY
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Seccomb Patterson has carried New York bar registration 1229210 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10065.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 64 years, David Seccomb Patterson has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
David Seccomb Patterson's 64 years since a 1962 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
64 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
64 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1962 admission class today
Of the 1,468 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1962, 14.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1229210
- Year Admitted
- 1962 (64 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10065
- Phone
- (212) 396-9752
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Seccomb Patterson'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 Patterson licensed?
David Patterson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Seccomb Patterson admitted to the bar?
David Seccomb Patterson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1962.
Is David Seccomb Patterson in good standing?
Yes, David Seccomb Patterson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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