New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Gerard Gallagher
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1953165
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Gerard Gallagher has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Gerard Gallagher has carried New York bar registration 1953165 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 Amc Networks Inc., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, James Gerard Gallagher 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 Gerard Gallagher's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, James Gerard Gallagher is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 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
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1953165
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Amc Networks Inc.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (917) 213-3481
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Gerard Gallagher'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 Gallagher licensed?
James Gallagher is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Gerard Gallagher admitted to the bar?
James Gerard Gallagher's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did James Gerard Gallagher go to law school?
James Gerard Gallagher attended COLUMBIA.
What company does James Gerard Gallagher work for?
James Gerard Gallagher is associated with Amc Networks Inc. in New York, NY.
Is James Gerard Gallagher in good standing?
Yes, James Gerard Gallagher holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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