New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

David Alexander Valk

Boston College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2018
Admitted
8
Years in bar
5570437
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2018, David Alexander Valk has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

8 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Boston College

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2018
8 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Boston College
63.6% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5570437
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5570437 on the New York register belongs to David Alexander Valk, currently in active 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 Akerman LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON COLLEGE (1,274 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

David Alexander Valk is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, David Alexander Valk sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

8 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

8 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How David compares to fellow Boston College alumni

Among the 793 Boston College graduates in the New York register, David Alexander Valk is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

8 years vs. Boston College alumni

Years since admission - 793 NY-registered alumni of this school

8 Top 100% higher than 0% of 793 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Boston College's active-bar rate

Of Boston College's 1,274 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Boston College alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%63.6%
Boston College alumni, active-bar rate

The 2018 admission class today

Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75% Statewide, all years2018 class 66.2% 73.2% ▲ +10.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2018 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5570437
Year Admitted
2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Akerman LLP
ZIP Code
20001
Phone
(202) 824-1745

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

David Alexander Valk'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

David Alexander Valk'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 Valk licensed?

David Valk is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was David Alexander Valk admitted to the bar?

David Alexander Valk has been on the New York bar register since 2018.

Where did David Alexander Valk go to law school?

David Alexander Valk attended BOSTON COLLEGE.

What company does David Alexander Valk work for?

David Alexander Valk is associated with Akerman LLP in Washington, DC.

Is David Alexander Valk in good standing?

Yes, David Alexander Valk holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.