New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James William Bendall
Albany alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in Schenectady, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1019330
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James William Bendall has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 55 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James William Bendall has carried New York bar registration 1019330 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Bendall & Mednick, located in Schenectady, NY (Schenectady County), ZIP 12305. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ALBANY (2,431 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 55 years, James William Bendall 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
James William Bendall's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
55 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
55 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 Albany alumni
Among the 1,229 Albany graduates in the New York register, James William Bendall is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. Albany alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,229 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
Albany's active-bar rate
Of Albany's 2,431 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Albany alumni, active-bar rate
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1019330
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bendall & Mednick
- City
- Schenectady, NY
- County
- Schenectady
- ZIP Code
- 12305
- Phone
- (518) 370-2211
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James William Bendall'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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James William Bendall'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 James Bendall licensed?
James Bendall is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James William Bendall admitted to the bar?
James William Bendall's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did James William Bendall go to law school?
James William Bendall attended ALBANY.
What company does James William Bendall work for?
James William Bendall is associated with Bendall & Mednick in Schenectady, NY.
Is James William Bendall in good standing?
Yes, James William Bendall 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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