New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David James Ward
Univ. Of Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4299863
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David James Ward has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ. Of Michigan
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David James Ward carries New York bar registration 4299863, an established, active practitioner 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 Arentfox Schiff LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV. OF MICHIGAN.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, David James Ward remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
David James Ward was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4299863
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Arentfox Schiff LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (347) 513-6972
Education
UNIV. OF MICHIGAN
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David James Ward'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 Ward licensed?
David Ward is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David James Ward admitted to the bar?
David James Ward was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did David James Ward go to law school?
David James Ward attended UNIV. OF MICHIGAN.
What company does David James Ward work for?
David James Ward is associated with Arentfox Schiff LLP in New York, NY.
Is David James Ward in good standing?
Yes, David James Ward holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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