New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Thomas Mcdonnell
University Of Chicago Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4629572
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Thomas Mcdonnell appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2008 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 18 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of Chicago Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Thomas Mcdonnell is registered as bar number 4629572 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cadwalader, Wickersham And Taft LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10281. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Chicago Law School (1,392 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How James compares to fellow University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Among the 1,214 University Of Chicago Law School graduates in the New York register, James Thomas Mcdonnell is longer-tenured than 74% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,214 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 26% higher than 74% of 1,214 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
University Of Chicago Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago Law School's 1,392 alumni in the New York register, 82.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 4629572
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cadwalader, Wickersham And Taft LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10281
- Phone
- (212) 504-6000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Thomas Mcdonnell's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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James Thomas Mcdonnell is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Mcdonnell licensed?
James Mcdonnell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Thomas Mcdonnell admitted to the bar?
James Thomas Mcdonnell was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did James Thomas Mcdonnell go to law school?
James Thomas Mcdonnell attended University of Chicago Law School.
What company does James Thomas Mcdonnell work for?
James Thomas Mcdonnell is associated with Cadwalader, Wickersham And Taft LLP in New York, NY.
Is James Thomas Mcdonnell in good standing?
Not currently, James Thomas Mcdonnell's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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