New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Smith Wheelock
Duke University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5177902
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, David Smith Wheelock has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5177902 on the New York register belongs to David Smith Wheelock, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Thiel Capital LLC, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90067. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Duke University School of Law (2,226 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
David Smith Wheelock 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
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, David Smith Wheelock sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,996 Duke University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, David Smith Wheelock is longer-tenured than 55% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. Duke University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,996 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 45% higher than 55% of 1,996 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Duke University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Duke University School Of Law's 2,226 alumni in the New York register, 81.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Duke University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5177902
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Thiel Capital LLC
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90067
- Phone
- (323) 990-2018
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Smith Wheelock'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 Smith Wheelock'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 Wheelock licensed?
David Wheelock is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Smith Wheelock admitted to the bar?
David Smith Wheelock has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did David Smith Wheelock go to law school?
David Smith Wheelock attended Duke University School of Law.
What company does David Smith Wheelock work for?
David Smith Wheelock is associated with Thiel Capital LLC in Los Angeles, CA.
Is David Smith Wheelock in good standing?
Yes, David Smith Wheelock 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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