New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Richard Dillon
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Akron, OH. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4243978
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Richard Dillon 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"
- #17 of 28
- by tenure in Akron office peers
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Richard Dillon carries New York bar registration 4243978, an established, active practitioner 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 University Of Akron School Of Law, located in Akron, OH, ZIP 44325. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (9,991 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James Richard Dillon 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 Richard Dillon was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Akron, OH office peers
In the small Akron, OH cohort (28 with admission years), James Richard Dillon ranks #17 by tenure. See the Akron attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #17
- City cohort
- 28
- Local percentile
- 57th
- Admitted
- 2004
Nearest tenure peers in Akron
- Michael Terrence Ede admitted 2005 · 21 yr
- John Y. Kim admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Hsin Lin admitted 2005 · 21 yr
- Peter Joseph Lopalo admitted 2003 · 23 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How James compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,417 New York University graduates in the New York register, James Richard Dillon is longer-tenured than 21%.
22 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,417 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 79% higher than 21% of 4,417 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 · August 2026
New York University's active-bar rate
Of New York University's 9,991 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4243978
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- University Of Akron School Of Law
- City
- Akron, OH
- ZIP Code
- 44325
- Phone
- (917) 287-0259
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Richard Dillon's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same firm affiliation: University Of Akron School Of Law
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
View all attorneys at this firm →Near-tenure New York University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2004 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2004), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2004 whose listed office city differs from Akron, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for James Richard Dillon: closest NY bar admission year outside OH, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~29 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2004)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Dillon licensed?
James Dillon is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Richard Dillon admitted to the bar?
James Richard Dillon was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did James Richard Dillon go to law school?
James Richard Dillon attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Richard Dillon work for?
James Richard Dillon is associated with University Of Akron School Of Law in Akron, OH.
Is James Richard Dillon in good standing?
Yes, James Richard Dillon holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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