New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Patrick Hayden
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Charlotte, NC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2696946
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, James Patrick Hayden ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #128 of 691
- by tenure in Charlotte office peers
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2696946 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Patrick Hayden, 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 Alston & Bird LLP, located in Charlotte, NC, ZIP 28203. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA (5,663 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, James Patrick Hayden 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 Patrick Hayden's 31 years since admission in 1995.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Charlotte, NC office peers
Most of the 691 NY-registered attorneys in Charlotte, NC outrank James Patrick Hayden on tenure; this record sits at the 18th local percentile (rank #128). See the Charlotte attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #128
- City cohort
- 691
- Local percentile
- 18th
- Admitted
- 1995
Nearest tenure peers in Charlotte
- Christian George Beltz admitted 1995 · 31 yr
- John Frank Beninati admitted 1995 · 31 yr
- Stephen Martin Buhr admitted 1995 · 31 yr
- Samuel Donald Carucci admitted 1995 · 31 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 Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, James Patrick Hayden is longer-tenured than 69%.
31 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 31% higher than 69% of 2,473 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 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 80.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2696946
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Alston & Bird LLP
- City
- Charlotte, NC
- ZIP Code
- 28203
- Phone
- (704) 444-1453
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Patrick Hayden'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Hayden licensed?
James Hayden is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Patrick Hayden admitted to the bar?
James Patrick Hayden's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did James Patrick Hayden go to law school?
James Patrick Hayden attended COLUMBIA.
What company does James Patrick Hayden work for?
James Patrick Hayden is associated with Alston & Bird LLP in Charlotte, NC.
Is James Patrick Hayden in good standing?
Yes, James Patrick Hayden holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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