New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

James Simon Dalton

Trinity College, Dublin; Lincoln College, Oxford alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2004
Admitted
22
Years in bar
4211538
NY reg #

The record in one line

James Simon Dalton has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

22 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Trinity College, Dublin; Lincoln College, Oxford

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2004
22 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Trinity College, Dublin; Lincoln College, Oxford
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4211538
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James Simon Dalton carries New York bar registration 4211538, an established, active practitioner 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 Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, located in Hong Kong. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN; LINCOLN COLLEGE, OXFORD.

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, James Simon Dalton 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 Simon Dalton was admitted in 2004, giving 22 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.

22 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

The 2004 admission class today

Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years2004 class 66.2% 65.8% ▼ -0.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2004 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4211538
Year Admitted
2004 (22 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Apr 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
City
Hong Kong
Phone
+852 3843 0179

Education

TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN; LINCOLN COLLEGE, OXFORD

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Simon Dalton'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

James Simon Dalton'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 Dalton licensed?

James Dalton is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Simon Dalton admitted to the bar?

James Simon Dalton was admitted to the bar in 2004.

Where did James Simon Dalton go to law school?

James Simon Dalton attended TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN; LINCOLN COLLEGE, OXFORD.

What company does James Simon Dalton work for?

James Simon Dalton is associated with Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong.

Is James Simon Dalton in good standing?

Yes, James Simon Dalton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.