New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

David James Zwerling

Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Hackensack, NJ. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1987
Admitted
39
Years in bar
2128361
NY reg #

The record in one line

David James Zwerling has held an active New York bar license for 39 years — admitted in 1987, longer-tenured than 79% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

39 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Brooklyn Law School
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1987
39 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Brooklyn Law School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2128361
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

David James Zwerling is registered as bar number 2128361 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1987, representing roughly 39 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Zwerling Law Group LLC, located in Hackensack, NJ, ZIP 07601. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL — which has 18,202 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

David James Zwerling was admitted in 1987, giving 39 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.

39 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Below this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Below this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Below this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). This entry sits in this band. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

How David compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni

Among the 1,197 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, David James Zwerling is longer-tenured than 95% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

39 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni

Years since admission — 1,197 NY-registered alumni of this school

39 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,197 fellow alumni

0–5: 1 fellow alumni (0%). Below this entry. 5–10: 34 fellow alumni (3%). Below this entry. 10–15: 150 fellow alumni (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 278 fellow alumni (23%). Below this entry. 20–25: 118 fellow alumni (10%). Below this entry. 25–30: 251 fellow alumni (21%). Below this entry. 30–35: 309 fellow alumni (26%). Below this entry. 35–40: 56 fellow alumni (5%). This entry sits in this band. This attorney 0 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2128361
Year Admitted
1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Sep 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Zwerling Law Group LLC
ZIP Code
07601
Phone
(201) 487-2140

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. David James Zwerling's current status is "Currently registered".

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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David James Zwerling is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is David Zwerling licensed?

David Zwerling is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was David James Zwerling admitted to the bar?

David James Zwerling was admitted to the bar in 1987.

Where did David James Zwerling go to law school?

David James Zwerling attended BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL.

What company does David James Zwerling work for?

David James Zwerling is associated with Zwerling Law Group LLC in Hackensack, NJ.

Is David James Zwerling in good standing?

Yes, David James Zwerling has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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