New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Duncan W. Clark
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Newburgh, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1321280
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Duncan W. Clark has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Duncan W. Clark has carried New York bar registration 1321280 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Finkelstein & Partners, located in Newburgh, NY (Orange County), ZIP 12551. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, Duncan W. Clark has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Duncan W. Clark's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Duncan compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Duncan W. Clark is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,694 fellow alumni
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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1321280
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Finkelstein & Partners
- City
- Newburgh, NY
- County
- Orange
- ZIP Code
- 12551
- Phone
- (845) 563-9443
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Duncan W. Clark'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 Duncan Clark licensed?
Duncan Clark is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Duncan W. Clark admitted to the bar?
Duncan W. Clark's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Duncan W. Clark go to law school?
Duncan W. Clark attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Duncan W. Clark work for?
Duncan W. Clark is associated with Finkelstein & Partners in Newburgh, NY.
Is Duncan W. Clark in good standing?
Yes, Duncan W. Clark 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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