New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Paul Simonetti
Northwestern Jd, Nyu School Of Law Ll.M alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2240976
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, David Paul Simonetti ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern Jd, Nyu School Of Law Ll.M
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2240976 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David Paul Simonetti, 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 Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation - Office Of General Counsel, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20024. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN JD, NYU SCHOOL OF LAW LL.M.
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, David Paul Simonetti 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 Paul Simonetti's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2240976
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation - Office Of General Counsel
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20024
- Phone
- (202) 890-7947
Education
NORTHWESTERN JD, NYU SCHOOL OF LAW LL.M
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Paul Simonetti'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 Simonetti licensed?
David Simonetti is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Paul Simonetti admitted to the bar?
David Paul Simonetti's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did David Paul Simonetti go to law school?
David Paul Simonetti attended NORTHWESTERN JD, NYU SCHOOL OF LAW LL.M.
What company does David Paul Simonetti work for?
David Paul Simonetti is associated with Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation - Office Of General Counsel in Washington, DC.
Is David Paul Simonetti in good standing?
Yes, David Paul Simonetti holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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