New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Cunningham Gallagher
Georgia State University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2020
- Admitted
- 6
- Years in bar
- 5796750
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2020, James Cunningham Gallagher has built 6 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 6 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgia State University College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5796750 on the New York register belongs to James Cunningham Gallagher, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Paul Hastings LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10166. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Georgia State University College of Law (62 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James Cunningham Gallagher is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
6 years into an active New York practice since a 2020 admission, James Cunningham Gallagher sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
6 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
6 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Georgia State University College Of Law alumni
Among the 58 Georgia State University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Cunningham Gallagher is longer-tenured than 24% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
6 years vs. Georgia State University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 58 NY-registered alumni of this school
6 Top 76% higher than 24% of 58 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Georgia State University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Georgia State University College Of Law's 62 alumni in the New York register, 85.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Georgia State University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2020 admission class today
Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 74.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5796750
- Year Admitted
- 2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul Hastings LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10166
- Phone
- (212) 318-6066
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Cunningham 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 Cunningham Gallagher admitted to the bar?
James Cunningham Gallagher has been on the New York bar register since 2020.
Where did James Cunningham Gallagher go to law school?
James Cunningham Gallagher attended Georgia State University College of Law.
What company does James Cunningham Gallagher work for?
James Cunningham Gallagher is associated with Paul Hastings LLP in New York, NY.
Is James Cunningham Gallagher in good standing?
Yes, James Cunningham Gallagher 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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