New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

David Brent Watkiss

Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1981
Admitted
45
Years in bar
1711910
NY reg #

The record in one line

David Brent Watkiss carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1981 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

45 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Harvard
Download card View watchlist
Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1981
45 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1711910
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

David Brent Watkiss is registered as bar number 1711910 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in 1040 Brussels. Educational background: HARVARD.

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How David compares to fellow Harvard alumni

Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, David Brent Watkiss is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

45 years vs. Harvard alumni

Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school

45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 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

The 1981 admission class today

Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1981 class 66.2% 55.6% ▼ -16.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1981 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1711910
Year Admitted
1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

City
1040 Brussels
Phone
+011 32 2 216 8627

Education

HARVARD

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. David Brent Watkiss's current status is "Delinquent".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
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.

Before you rely on this record

David Brent Watkiss carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is David Watkiss licensed?

David Watkiss is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was David Brent Watkiss admitted to the bar?

David Brent Watkiss's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.

Where did David Brent Watkiss go to law school?

David Brent Watkiss attended HARVARD.

Is David Brent Watkiss in good standing?

No, David Brent Watkiss carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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