New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Beard Shontz
University Of California Hastings College Of The Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Troy, VA. 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
- 2220929
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, David Beard Shontz ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of California Hastings College Of The Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2220929 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David Beard Shontz, 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 David Shontz, located in Troy, VA, ZIP 22974. Educational background: University of California Hastings College of the Law.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, David Beard Shontz 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 Beard Shontz's 38 years since admission in 1988.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
How David compares to fellow University Of California Hastings College Of The Law alumni
Among the 261 University Of California Hastings College Of The Law graduates in the New York register, David Beard Shontz is longer-tenured than 99%.
38 years vs. University Of California Hastings College Of The Law alumni
Years since admission - 261 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 261 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 · September 2026
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2220929
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- David Shontz
- City
- Troy, VA
- ZIP Code
- 22974
- Phone
- (914) 714-5479
Education
University of California Hastings College of the Law
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Beard Shontz'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
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.
Near-tenure University Of California Hastings College Of The Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1988 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from Troy, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for David Beard Shontz with the closest admission year to 1988. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Shontz licensed?
David Shontz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Beard Shontz admitted to the bar?
David Beard Shontz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did David Beard Shontz go to law school?
David Beard Shontz attended University of California Hastings College of the Law.
What company does David Beard Shontz work for?
David Beard Shontz is associated with David Shontz in Troy, VA.
Is David Beard Shontz in good standing?
Yes, David Beard Shontz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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