New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

David Richard Walner

University Of Michigan Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Ridgewood, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1993
Admitted
33
Years in bar
2521177
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, David Richard Walner ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

33 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Michigan Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1993
33 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Michigan Law School
82% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2521177
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2521177 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David Richard Walner, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Ridgewood, NJ, ZIP 07450. Educational background: University of Michigan Law School (2,276 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 33 years on the register, David Richard Walner still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match David Richard Walner's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

33 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

33 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 University Of Michigan Law School alumni

Among the 1,993 University Of Michigan Law School graduates in the New York register, David Richard Walner is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

33 years vs. University Of Michigan Law School alumni

Years since admission - 1,993 NY-registered alumni of this school

33 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,993 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

University Of Michigan Law School's active-bar rate

Of University Of Michigan Law School's 2,276 alumni in the New York register, 82% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Michigan Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%82%
University Of Michigan Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1993 admission class today

Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1993 class 66.2% 75.4% ▲ +13.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1993 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2521177
Year Admitted
1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
May 2027

Location & Contact

ZIP Code
07450
Phone
(646) 543-4370

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

David Richard Walner'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 Richard Walner'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 Walner licensed?

David Walner is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was David Richard Walner admitted to the bar?

David Richard Walner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.

Where did David Richard Walner go to law school?

David Richard Walner attended University of Michigan Law School.

Is David Richard Walner in good standing?

Yes, David Richard Walner holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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