New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
J Alan Bannister
University Of Alabama alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2251502
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, J Alan Bannister ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Alabama
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2251502 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to J Alan Bannister, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10166. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (52 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, J Alan Bannister 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 J Alan Bannister's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 J compares to fellow University Of Alabama alumni
Among the 50 University Of Alabama graduates in the New York register, J Alan Bannister is longer-tenured than 66% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. University Of Alabama alumni
Years since admission - 50 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 34% higher than 66% of 50 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
University Of Alabama's active-bar rate
Of University Of Alabama's 52 alumni in the New York register, 51.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Alabama alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2251502
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10166
- Phone
- (212) 351-4000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
J Alan Bannister'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 J Bannister licensed?
J Bannister is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was J Alan Bannister admitted to the bar?
J Alan Bannister's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did J Alan Bannister go to law school?
J Alan Bannister attended UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA.
What company does J Alan Bannister work for?
J Alan Bannister is associated with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in New York, NY.
Is J Alan Bannister in good standing?
Yes, J Alan Bannister 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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