New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Lovelace Vaughan
Duke University 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
- 2300143
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Lovelace Vaughan 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
- Duke University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Lovelace Vaughan has carried New York bar registration 2300143 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 Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20007. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY (802 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, David Lovelace Vaughan 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 Lovelace Vaughan'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 Duke University alumni
Among the 512 Duke University graduates in the New York register, David Lovelace Vaughan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. Duke University alumni
Years since admission - 512 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 512 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
Duke University's active-bar rate
Of Duke University's 802 alumni in the New York register, 66.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke University 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
- 2300143
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20007
- Phone
- (202) 342-8400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Lovelace Vaughan'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 Lovelace Vaughan'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 Vaughan licensed?
David Vaughan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Lovelace Vaughan admitted to the bar?
David Lovelace Vaughan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did David Lovelace Vaughan go to law school?
David Lovelace Vaughan attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.
What company does David Lovelace Vaughan work for?
David Lovelace Vaughan is associated with Kelley Drye & Warren LLP in Washington, DC.
Is David Lovelace Vaughan in good standing?
Yes, David Lovelace Vaughan 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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