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
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
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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
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.
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
- City
- Grand Rapids, MI
- ZIP Code
- 49503
- Phone
- (616) 456-2949
Education
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
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 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").
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