New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Robert Barnes
Wake Forest University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Albany, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4272001
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Robert Barnes has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Wake Forest University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Robert Barnes carries New York bar registration 4272001, an established, active practitioner 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 Gleason, Dunn, Walsh & O Shea, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12203. Educational background: WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY (126 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James Robert Barnes remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Robert Barnes was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 James compares to fellow Wake Forest University alumni
Among the 104 Wake Forest University graduates in the New York register, James Robert Barnes is longer-tenured than 37% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. Wake Forest University alumni
Years since admission - 104 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 63% higher than 37% of 104 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
Wake Forest University's active-bar rate
Of Wake Forest University's 126 alumni in the New York register, 73.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Wake Forest University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4272001
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gleason, Dunn, Walsh & O Shea
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12203
- Phone
- (518) 432-7511
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Robert Barnes'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 James Barnes licensed?
James Barnes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Robert Barnes admitted to the bar?
James Robert Barnes was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did James Robert Barnes go to law school?
James Robert Barnes attended WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Robert Barnes work for?
James Robert Barnes is associated with Gleason, Dunn, Walsh & O Shea in Albany, NY.
Is James Robert Barnes in good standing?
Yes, James Robert Barnes holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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