New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Scott William Dales

George Washington Unversity alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Grand Rapids, MI. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1993
Admitted
33
Years in bar
2519411
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Scott William Dales ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

33 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
George Washington Unversity

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1993
33 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
George Washington Unversity
100% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2519411
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2519411 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Scott William Dales, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 United States Bankruptcy Court, located in Grand Rapids, MI, ZIP 49503. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNVERSITY (4 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 33 years on the register, Scott William Dales still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Scott William Dales's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

33 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

George Washington Unversity's active-bar rate

Of George Washington Unversity's 4 alumni in the New York register, 100% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

George Washington Unversity alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%100%
George Washington Unversity alumni, active-bar rate

The 1993 admission class today

Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1993 class 66.2% 75.4% ▲ +13.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1993 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2519411
Year Admitted
1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jan 2027

Location & Contact

Company
United States Bankruptcy Court
ZIP Code
49503
Phone
(616) 456-2949

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Scott William Dales'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
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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Before you rely on this record

Scott William Dales'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 Scott Dales licensed?

Scott Dales is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Scott William Dales admitted to the bar?

Scott William Dales's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.

Where did Scott William Dales go to law school?

Scott William Dales attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNVERSITY.

What company does Scott William Dales work for?

Scott William Dales is associated with United States Bankruptcy Court in Grand Rapids, MI.

Is Scott William Dales in good standing?

Yes, Scott William Dales holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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