New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Clay Jackson Pierce
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2762367
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Clay Jackson Pierce ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Clay Jackson Pierce is registered as bar number 2762367 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice 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 Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
Clay Jackson Pierce sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Clay Jackson Pierce's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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
How Clay compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Clay Jackson Pierce is longer-tenured than 58% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 42% higher than 58% of 2,708 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
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1996 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2762367
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 248-3186
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Clay Jackson Pierce's current status is "Currently registered".
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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Clay Jackson Pierce'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 Clay Pierce licensed?
Clay Pierce is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Clay Jackson Pierce admitted to the bar?
Clay Jackson Pierce's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Clay Jackson Pierce go to law school?
Clay Jackson Pierce attended FORDHAM.
What company does Clay Jackson Pierce work for?
Clay Jackson Pierce is associated with Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in New York, NY.
Is Clay Jackson Pierce in good standing?
Yes, Clay Jackson Pierce 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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