New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Michael Hennessy
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Scottsdale, AZ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1179977
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Michael Hennessy has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Michael Hennessy has carried New York bar registration 1179977 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 M. Hennessy, located in Scottsdale, AZ, ZIP 85255. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, James Michael Hennessy 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 Michael Hennessy's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, James Michael Hennessy is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1179977
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- James M. Hennessy
- City
- Scottsdale, AZ
- ZIP Code
- 85255
- Phone
- (480) 244-7778
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Michael Hennessy'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 Hennessy licensed?
James Hennessy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Michael Hennessy admitted to the bar?
James Michael Hennessy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did James Michael Hennessy go to law school?
James Michael Hennessy attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Michael Hennessy work for?
James Michael Hennessy is associated with James M. Hennessy in Scottsdale, AZ.
Is James Michael Hennessy in good standing?
Yes, James Michael Hennessy holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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