New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Matthew Bendall
Pepperdine University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Atlanta, GA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2831048
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, James Matthew Bendall ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pepperdine University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2831048 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Matthew Bendall, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Atlanta, GA, ZIP 30328. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Pepperdine University School of Law (187 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, James Matthew Bendall 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 James Matthew Bendall's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Pepperdine University School Of Law alumni
Among the 160 Pepperdine University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Matthew Bendall is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Pepperdine University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 160 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 9% higher than 91% of 160 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
Pepperdine University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Pepperdine University School Of Law's 187 alumni in the New York register, 83.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Pepperdine University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2831048
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bendall & Mednick
- City
- Atlanta, GA
- ZIP Code
- 30328
- Phone
- (404) 266-3131
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Matthew 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 Matthew 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 Matthew Bendall admitted to the bar?
James Matthew Bendall's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did James Matthew Bendall go to law school?
James Matthew Bendall attended Pepperdine University School of Law.
What company does James Matthew Bendall work for?
James Matthew Bendall is associated with Bendall & Mednick in Atlanta, GA.
Is James Matthew Bendall in good standing?
Yes, James Matthew 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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