New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David William Porteous
Tulane University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Chicago, IL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2919058
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, David William Porteous ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Tulane University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2919058 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David William Porteous, 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 Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Tulane University Law School (1,006 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, David William Porteous 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 William Porteous's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Law School alumni
Among the 899 Tulane University Law School graduates in the New York register, David William Porteous is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Tulane University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 899 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 9% higher than 91% of 899 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 Law School's active-bar rate
Of Tulane University Law School's 1,006 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Tulane University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2919058
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60606
- Phone
- (312) 356-5117
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David William Porteous'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 Porteous licensed?
David Porteous is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David William Porteous admitted to the bar?
David William Porteous's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did David William Porteous go to law school?
David William Porteous attended Tulane University Law School.
What company does David William Porteous work for?
David William Porteous is associated with Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is David William Porteous in good standing?
Yes, David William Porteous 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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