New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

James Francis Grandolfo Jr

Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1997
Admitted
29
Years in bar
2832236
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, James Francis Grandolfo Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.

29 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 38%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Brooklyn Law School

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Law school
Brooklyn Law School
59.1% active rate
Registration
2832236
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2832236 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Francis Grandolfo Jr, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Milbank LLP, located in Central. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL (24,968 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 29 years on the register, James Francis Grandolfo Jr still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match James Francis Grandolfo Jr's 29 years since admission in 1997.

29 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

29 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 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 · September 2026

How James compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni

Among the 3,356 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, James Francis Grandolfo Jr is longer-tenured than 42%.

29 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni

Years since admission - 3,356 NY-registered alumni of this school

29 Top 58% higher than 42% of 3,356 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · September 2026

Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate

Of Brooklyn Law School's 24,968 alumni in the New York register, 59.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%59.1%
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1997 admission class today

Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1997 class 67.2% 81% ▲ +20.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2832236
Year Admitted
1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Nov 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Milbank LLP
City
Central
Phone
+852 2971 4848

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Francis Grandolfo Jr'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for James Francis Grandolfo Jr with the closest admission year to 1997. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

James Francis Grandolfo Jr'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 Grandolfo licensed?

James Grandolfo is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Francis Grandolfo Jr admitted to the bar?

James Francis Grandolfo Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.

Where did James Francis Grandolfo Jr go to law school?

James Francis Grandolfo Jr attended BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL.

What company does James Francis Grandolfo Jr work for?

James Francis Grandolfo Jr is associated with Milbank LLP in Central.

Is James Francis Grandolfo Jr in good standing?

Yes, James Francis Grandolfo Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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