New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Barry James Gainey
Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Paramus, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 2003655
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Barry James Gainey has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington And Lee University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Barry James Gainey has carried New York bar registration 2003655 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Gainey Mckenna & Egleston, located in Paramus, NJ, ZIP 07652. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Washington and Lee University School of Law (342 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Barry James Gainey 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
Barry James Gainey's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Barry compares to fellow Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumni
Among the 297 Washington And Lee University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Barry James Gainey is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 297 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 297 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Washington And Lee University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Washington And Lee University School Of Law's 342 alumni in the New York register, 83% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2003655
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gainey Mckenna & Egleston
- City
- Paramus, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07652
- Phone
- (201) 225-9001
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Barry James Gainey'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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Barry James Gainey'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 Barry Gainey licensed?
Barry Gainey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Barry James Gainey admitted to the bar?
Barry James Gainey's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Barry James Gainey go to law school?
Barry James Gainey attended Washington and Lee University School of Law.
What company does Barry James Gainey work for?
Barry James Gainey is associated with Gainey Mckenna & Egleston in Paramus, NJ.
Is Barry James Gainey in good standing?
Yes, Barry James Gainey 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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