New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Andrew Grayer
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2463495
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, James Andrew Grayer ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2463495 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Andrew Grayer, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Clifford Chance Us LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, James Andrew Grayer 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 Andrew Grayer's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How James compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, James Andrew Grayer is longer-tenured than 58% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 42% higher than 58% of 1,967 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 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2463495
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Clifford Chance Us LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (917) 324-1933
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Andrew Grayer'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 Grayer licensed?
James Grayer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Andrew Grayer admitted to the bar?
James Andrew Grayer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did James Andrew Grayer go to law school?
James Andrew Grayer attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Andrew Grayer work for?
James Andrew Grayer is associated with Clifford Chance Us LLP in New York, NY.
Is James Andrew Grayer in good standing?
Yes, James Andrew Grayer 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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