New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Patrick Griffin
St John'S University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Bayside, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1162494
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Patrick Griffin has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #14 of 183
- by tenure in Bayside office peers
- Law school
- St John'S University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Patrick Griffin has carried New York bar registration 1162494 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 James Griffin, located in Bayside, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11361. Educational background: ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, James Patrick Griffin 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 Patrick Griffin's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
51 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
51 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Bayside, NY office peers
James Patrick Griffin is toward the newer end of Bayside, NY's NY register cohort: #14 of 183 by years since admission. See the Bayside attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #14
- City cohort
- 183
- Local percentile
- 7th
- Admitted
- 1975
Nearest tenure peers in Bayside
- Jay Edward Haimer admitted 1975 · 51 yr
- Richard Janowitz admitted 1975 · 51 yr
- John Stephen Pereira admitted 1975 · 51 yr
- Michael Jonathan Freed admitted 1976 · 50 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 St John'S University alumni
Among the 297 St John'S University graduates in the New York register, James Patrick Griffin is longer-tenured than 99%.
51 years vs. St John'S University alumni
Years since admission - 297 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 297 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
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1162494
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- James Griffin
- City
- Bayside, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11361
- Phone
- (718) 631-3400
Education
ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Patrick Griffin'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.
Near-tenure St John'S University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1975 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1975), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1975 whose listed office city differs from Bayside, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Griffin licensed?
James Griffin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Patrick Griffin admitted to the bar?
James Patrick Griffin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did James Patrick Griffin go to law school?
James Patrick Griffin attended ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Patrick Griffin work for?
James Patrick Griffin is associated with James Griffin in Bayside, NY.
Is James Patrick Griffin in good standing?
Yes, James Patrick Griffin 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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