New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Kenneth B. Hammer
Georgetown University Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Durham, NC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1970748
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kenneth B. Hammer has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #12 of 163
- by tenure in Durham office peers
- Law school
- Georgetown University Law Center
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kenneth B. Hammer has carried New York bar registration 1970748 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 Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, located in Durham, NC, ZIP 27703. Educational background: Georgetown University Law Center (11,373 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Kenneth B. Hammer 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
Kenneth B. Hammer's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Durham, NC office peers
Kenneth B. Hammer is toward the newer end of Durham, NC's NY register cohort: #12 of 163 by years since admission. See the Durham attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #12
- City cohort
- 163
- Local percentile
- 7th
- Admitted
- 1985
Nearest tenure peers in Durham
- Gary W. Jackson admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Douglas David Miron Nydick admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Nina Louise Cannon admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Frances Lycan Langstaff admitted 1984 · 42 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 Kenneth compares to fellow Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Among the 7,940 Georgetown University Law Center graduates in the New York register, Kenneth B. Hammer is longer-tenured than 99%.
41 years vs. Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 7,940 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 7,940 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 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 70.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1970748
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer
- City
- Durham, NC
- ZIP Code
- 27703
- Phone
- (919) 434-4970
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kenneth B. Hammer'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 Kenneth Hammer licensed?
Kenneth Hammer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kenneth B. Hammer admitted to the bar?
Kenneth B. Hammer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Kenneth B. Hammer go to law school?
Kenneth B. Hammer attended Georgetown University Law Center.
What company does Kenneth B. Hammer work for?
Kenneth B. Hammer is associated with Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer in Durham, NC.
Is Kenneth B. Hammer in good standing?
Yes, Kenneth B. Hammer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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