New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

David Michael Popkin

Univ Of British Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1997
Admitted
29
Years in bar
2786572
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, David Michael Popkin ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.

29 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 38%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Univ Of British Columbia

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Law school
Univ Of British Columbia
63.6% active rate
Registration
2786572
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2786572 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David Michael Popkin, 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 Mourant Ozannes (Hong Kong) LLP, located in Central. Educational background: UNIV OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (11 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 29 years on the register, David Michael Popkin 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 Popkin's 29 years since admission in 1997.

29 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

29 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

Univ Of British Columbia's active-bar rate

Of Univ Of British Columbia's 11 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%63.6%
Univ Of British Columbia alumni, active-bar rate

The 1997 admission class today

Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1997 class 67.2% 81% ▲ +20.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2786572
Year Admitted
1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Nov 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Mourant Ozannes (Hong Kong) LLP
City
Central
Phone
+852-3995 5700

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

David Michael Popkin'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for David Michael Popkin with the closest admission year to 1997. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

David Michael Popkin'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 Popkin licensed?

David Popkin is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was David Michael Popkin admitted to the bar?

David Michael Popkin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.

Where did David Michael Popkin go to law school?

David Michael Popkin attended UNIV OF BRITISH COLUMBIA.

What company does David Michael Popkin work for?

David Michael Popkin is associated with Mourant Ozannes (Hong Kong) LLP in Central.

Is David Michael Popkin in good standing?

Yes, David Michael Popkin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.