New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Elliot Spalten
Emory Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Atlanta, GA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2071363
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Elliot Spalten has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Emory Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Elliot Spalten has carried New York bar registration 2071363 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Law Offices Of David E. Spalten, located in Atlanta, GA, ZIP 30327. Educational background: EMORY UNIV (40 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, David Elliot Spalten has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
David Elliot Spalten's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Emory Univ's active-bar rate
Of Emory Univ's 40 alumni in the New York register, 55.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Emory Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2071363
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of David E. Spalten
- City
- Atlanta, GA
- ZIP Code
- 30327
- Phone
- (770) 842-8180
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Elliot Spalten'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 Spalten licensed?
David Spalten is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Elliot Spalten admitted to the bar?
David Elliot Spalten's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did David Elliot Spalten go to law school?
David Elliot Spalten attended EMORY UNIV.
What company does David Elliot Spalten work for?
David Elliot Spalten is associated with Law Offices Of David E. Spalten in Atlanta, GA.
Is David Elliot Spalten in good standing?
Yes, David Elliot Spalten holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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