New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Matthew Bauer
Wake Forest University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Atlanta, GA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 4981791
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, James Matthew Bauer has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Wake Forest University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 4981791 on the New York register belongs to James Matthew Bauer, currently in active 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 Fields Howell LLP, located in Atlanta, GA, ZIP 30318. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Wake Forest University School of Law (309 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James Matthew Bauer is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, James Matthew Bauer sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow Wake Forest University School Of Law alumni
Among the 283 Wake Forest University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Matthew Bauer is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Wake Forest University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 283 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 41% higher than 59% of 283 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Wake Forest University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Wake Forest University School Of Law's 309 alumni in the New York register, 81.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Wake Forest University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4981791
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Fields Howell LLP
- City
- Atlanta, GA
- ZIP Code
- 30318
- Phone
- (404) 214-1724
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Matthew Bauer'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 Bauer licensed?
James Bauer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Matthew Bauer admitted to the bar?
James Matthew Bauer has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did James Matthew Bauer go to law school?
James Matthew Bauer attended Wake Forest University School of Law.
What company does James Matthew Bauer work for?
James Matthew Bauer is associated with Fields Howell LLP in Atlanta, GA.
Is James Matthew Bauer in good standing?
Yes, James Matthew Bauer 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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