New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Craig Laurence Mcgrain
Vanderbilt University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Pittsford, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2040780
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Craig Laurence Mcgrain has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #59 of 270
- by tenure in Pittsford office peers
- Law school
- Vanderbilt University Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Craig Laurence Mcgrain has carried New York bar registration 2040780 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Durham Ltd., located in Pittsford, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14534. Educational background: Vanderbilt University Law School (929 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Craig Laurence Mcgrain 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
Craig Laurence Mcgrain's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Pittsford, NY office peers
Most of the 270 NY-registered attorneys in Pittsford, NY outrank Craig Laurence Mcgrain on tenure; this record sits at the 21st local percentile (rank #59). See the Pittsford attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #59
- City cohort
- 270
- Local percentile
- 21st
- Admitted
- 1986
Nearest tenure peers in Pittsford
- Thomas A. De Simon admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Thomas Carroll Hartzell Jr admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Norman A. Palmiere admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Michael P. Robinson admitted 1986 · 40 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Craig compares to fellow Vanderbilt University Law School alumni
Among the 853 Vanderbilt University Law School graduates in the New York register, Craig Laurence Mcgrain is longer-tenured than 99%.
40 years vs. Vanderbilt University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 853 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 853 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 · August 2026
Vanderbilt University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University Law School's 929 alumni in the New York register, 85.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2040780
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Durham Ltd.
- City
- Pittsford, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14534
- Phone
- (585) 218-8610
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Craig Laurence Mcgrain's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Vanderbilt University Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1986 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1986), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1986 whose listed office city differs from Pittsford, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Craig Laurence Mcgrain: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~271 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1986)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Craig Mcgrain licensed?
Craig Mcgrain is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Craig Laurence Mcgrain admitted to the bar?
Craig Laurence Mcgrain's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Craig Laurence Mcgrain go to law school?
Craig Laurence Mcgrain attended Vanderbilt University Law School.
What company does Craig Laurence Mcgrain work for?
Craig Laurence Mcgrain is associated with Durham Ltd. in Pittsford, NY.
Is Craig Laurence Mcgrain in good standing?
Yes, Craig Laurence Mcgrain holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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