New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Cary Dale
Baylor Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in Houston, TX. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1638840
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Cary Dale has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 53 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Baylor Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Cary Dale has carried New York bar registration 1638840 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Home, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77077. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Baylor Law School (51 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 53 years, James Cary Dale 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 Cary Dale's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
53 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
53 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Baylor Law School's active-bar rate
Of Baylor Law School's 51 alumni in the New York register, 90.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Baylor Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1638840
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Home
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77077
- Phone
- (832) 647-5278
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Cary Dale'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 Dale licensed?
James Dale is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Cary Dale admitted to the bar?
James Cary Dale's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did James Cary Dale go to law school?
James Cary Dale attended Baylor Law School.
What company does James Cary Dale work for?
James Cary Dale is associated with Home in Houston, TX.
Is James Cary Dale in good standing?
Yes, James Cary Dale 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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