New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David S. Ratner
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Walnut Creek, CA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1011279
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 52 years on the register since a 1974 admission, David S. Ratner ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 96% of the currently-active bar.
- 52 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David S. Ratner is registered as bar number 1011279 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ratner Molineaux, LLP, located in Walnut Creek, CA, ZIP 94597. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
David S. Ratner sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match David S. Ratner's 52 years since admission in 1974. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
52 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
52 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, David S. Ratner is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 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 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1011279
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ratner Molineaux, LLP
- City
- Walnut Creek, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94597
- Phone
- (925) 239-0899
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. David S. Ratner's current status is "Currently registered".
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 S. Ratner'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 Ratner licensed?
David Ratner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David S. Ratner admitted to the bar?
David S. Ratner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did David S. Ratner go to law school?
David S. Ratner attended FORDHAM.
What company does David S. Ratner work for?
David S. Ratner is associated with Ratner Molineaux, LLP in Walnut Creek, CA.
Is David S. Ratner in good standing?
Yes, David S. Ratner 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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