New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Alexander Grimsley
Tulane alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Phoenix, AZ. 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
- 2459964
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, James Alexander Grimsley 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
- Tulane
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2459964 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Alexander Grimsley, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Dickinson Wright PLLC, located in Phoenix, AZ, ZIP 85004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: TULANE (516 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, James Alexander Grimsley 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 Alexander Grimsley'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 Tulane alumni
Among the 448 Tulane graduates in the New York register, James Alexander Grimsley is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Tulane alumni
Years since admission - 448 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 30% higher than 70% of 448 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
Tulane's active-bar rate
Of Tulane's 516 alumni in the New York register, 65.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Tulane alumni, active-bar rate
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
- 2459964
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dickinson Wright PLLC
- City
- Phoenix, AZ
- ZIP Code
- 85004
- Phone
- (602) 285-5058
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Alexander Grimsley'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 Grimsley licensed?
James Grimsley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Alexander Grimsley admitted to the bar?
James Alexander Grimsley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did James Alexander Grimsley go to law school?
James Alexander Grimsley attended TULANE.
What company does James Alexander Grimsley work for?
James Alexander Grimsley is associated with Dickinson Wright PLLC in Phoenix, AZ.
Is James Alexander Grimsley in good standing?
Yes, James Alexander Grimsley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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