New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David Conroy Phelan
Tulane University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2122562
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, David Conroy Phelan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Tulane University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2122562 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David Conroy Phelan, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 39 years on the register. Educational background: TULANE UNIVERSITY (276 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, David Conroy Phelan 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 Conroy Phelan's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 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 Tulane University alumni
Among the 180 Tulane University graduates in the New York register, David Conroy Phelan is longer-tenured than 93% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Tulane University alumni
Years since admission - 180 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 7% higher than 93% of 180 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
Tulane University's active-bar rate
Of Tulane University's 276 alumni in the New York register, 64.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Tulane University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2122562
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (617) 664-1783
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Conroy Phelan'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 Phelan licensed?
David Phelan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Conroy Phelan admitted to the bar?
David Conroy Phelan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did David Conroy Phelan go to law school?
David Conroy Phelan attended TULANE UNIVERSITY.
Is David Conroy Phelan in good standing?
Yes, David Conroy Phelan 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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