New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Melvin Hays Ii
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Houston, TX. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4919346
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Melvin Hays Ii has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Melvin Hays Ii carries New York bar registration 4919346, an established, active practitioner 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 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77002. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James Melvin Hays Ii remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Melvin Hays Ii was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, James Melvin Hays Ii is longer-tenured than 54% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
15 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
15 Top 46% higher than 54% of 8,694 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4919346
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77002
- Phone
- (346) 718-6642
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Melvin Hays Ii'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 Hays licensed?
James Hays is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Melvin Hays Ii admitted to the bar?
James Melvin Hays Ii was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did James Melvin Hays Ii go to law school?
James Melvin Hays Ii attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does James Melvin Hays Ii work for?
James Melvin Hays Ii is associated with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in Houston, TX.
Is James Melvin Hays Ii in good standing?
Yes, James Melvin Hays Ii 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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