New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Dale Lawrence
Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Kansas City, MO. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3902079
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, James Dale Lawrence ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #27 of 135
- by tenure in Kansas City office peers
- Law school
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3902079 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Dale Lawrence, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, located in Kansas City, MO, ZIP 64105. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW (2,278 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, James Dale Lawrence 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 Dale Lawrence's 26 years since admission in 2000.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Kansas City, MO office peers
James Dale Lawrence is toward the newer end of Kansas City, MO's NY register cohort: #27 of 135 by years since admission. See the Kansas City attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #27
- City cohort
- 135
- Local percentile
- 19th
- Admitted
- 2000
Nearest tenure peers in Kansas City
- Allison Greer Kort admitted 2000 · 26 yr
- Karrie Shea Lukacsko admitted 2000 · 26 yr
- Diana Sue Erickson admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Patience Elizabeth Jones admitted 2001 · 25 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 Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Among the 8,758 Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Dale Lawrence is longer-tenured than 86%.
26 years vs. Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 8,758 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 14% higher than 86% of 8,758 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 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3902079
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
- City
- Kansas City, MO
- ZIP Code
- 64105
- Phone
- (816) 374-3200
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Dale Lawrence'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 Lawrence licensed?
James Lawrence is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Dale Lawrence admitted to the bar?
James Dale Lawrence's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did James Dale Lawrence go to law school?
James Dale Lawrence attended BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does James Dale Lawrence work for?
James Dale Lawrence is associated with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Kansas City, MO.
Is James Dale Lawrence in good standing?
Yes, James Dale Lawrence holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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