New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Pentland Stewart
Yale Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1209436
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Pentland Stewart has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yale Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Pentland Stewart has carried New York bar registration 1209436 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Georgetown University Law Center, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: YALE LAW SCHOOL (3,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, David Pentland Stewart 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 Pentland Stewart's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How David compares to fellow Yale Law School alumni
Among the 248 Yale Law School graduates in the New York register, David Pentland Stewart is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. Yale Law School alumni
Years since admission - 248 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 248 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
Yale Law School's active-bar rate
Of Yale Law School's 3,128 alumni in the New York register, 74.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Yale Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1209436
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Georgetown University Law Center
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20001
- Phone
- (202) 662-9927
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Pentland Stewart'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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David Pentland Stewart'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 Stewart licensed?
David Stewart is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Pentland Stewart admitted to the bar?
David Pentland Stewart's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did David Pentland Stewart go to law school?
David Pentland Stewart attended YALE LAW SCHOOL.
What company does David Pentland Stewart work for?
David Pentland Stewart is associated with Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC.
Is David Pentland Stewart in good standing?
Yes, David Pentland Stewart 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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