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
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
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
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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
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.
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
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20001
- Phone
- (202) 824-1745
Education
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
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 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.
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