New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David Michael Shearer
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2154599
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Michael Shearer carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1988 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Michael Shearer is registered as bar number 2154599 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. 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 38 years on the register. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, currently registered" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How David compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, David Michael Shearer is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,967 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 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2154599
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Michael Shearer's current status, "Suspended, currently registered", places this record outside 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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David Michael Shearer carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Shearer licensed?
David Shearer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Michael Shearer admitted to the bar?
David Michael Shearer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did David Michael Shearer go to law school?
David Michael Shearer attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
Is David Michael Shearer in good standing?
No, David Michael Shearer carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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