New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Lydell Leonard
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Jacksonville, FL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4440731
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Lydell Leonard has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #93 of 174
- by tenure in Jacksonville office peers
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Lydell Leonard carries New York bar registration 4440731, an established, active practitioner 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 Medtronic, located in Jacksonville, FL, ZIP 32216. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Columbia Law School (11,650 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James Lydell Leonard 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 Lydell Leonard was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Jacksonville, FL office peers
Against Jacksonville, FL's 174-attorney NY register cohort, James Lydell Leonard lands at the 53rd tenure percentile (rank #93). See the Jacksonville attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #93
- City cohort
- 174
- Local percentile
- 53rd
- Admitted
- 2006
Nearest tenure peers in Jacksonville
- Sebastian Marcilese admitted 2006 · 20 yr
- Alisha M. Pieraccini admitted 2006 · 20 yr
- Payton Lauren Richard admitted 2006 · 20 yr
- Jason Brian Schatz admitted 2006 · 20 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 Law School alumni
Among the 12,124 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, James Lydell Leonard is longer-tenured than 72%.
20 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 12,124 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 28% higher than 72% of 12,124 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
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 11,650 alumni in the New York register, 78.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 66.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4440731
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Medtronic
- City
- Jacksonville, FL
- ZIP Code
- 32216
- Phone
- (720) 660-6215
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Lydell Leonard'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.
Same firm affiliation: Medtronic
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure Columbia Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2006 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2006), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2006 whose listed office city differs from Jacksonville, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Leonard licensed?
James Leonard is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Lydell Leonard admitted to the bar?
James Lydell Leonard was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did James Lydell Leonard go to law school?
James Lydell Leonard attended Columbia Law School.
What company does James Lydell Leonard work for?
James Lydell Leonard is associated with Medtronic in Jacksonville, FL.
Is James Lydell Leonard in good standing?
Yes, James Lydell Leonard holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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