New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Durham Kleiner
London School Of Economics alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1639996
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Durham Kleiner has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- London School Of Economics
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Durham Kleiner has carried New York bar registration 1639996 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Hill Betts & Nash LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS (60 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, James Durham Kleiner 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 Durham Kleiner's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 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
London School Of Economics's active-bar rate
Of London School Of Economics's 60 alumni in the New York register, 73.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
London School Of Economics alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1639996
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hill Betts & Nash LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10005
- Phone
- (212) 839-7000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Durham Kleiner'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 Kleiner licensed?
James Kleiner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Durham Kleiner admitted to the bar?
James Durham Kleiner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did James Durham Kleiner go to law school?
James Durham Kleiner attended LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS.
What company does James Durham Kleiner work for?
James Durham Kleiner is associated with Hill Betts & Nash LLP in New York, NY.
Is James Durham Kleiner in good standing?
Yes, James Durham Kleiner holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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