New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Leigh Elizabeth Barnwell
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Raleigh, NC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5440821
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Leigh Elizabeth Barnwell has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 25% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #253 of 330
- by tenure in Raleigh office peers
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5440821 on the New York register belongs to Leigh Elizabeth Barnwell, currently in active 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 Captrust, located in Raleigh, NC, ZIP 27609. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,599 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Leigh Elizabeth Barnwell is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Leigh Elizabeth Barnwell sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 75% higher than 25% 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 Raleigh, NC office peers
Leigh Elizabeth Barnwell is among the longer-standing NY-bar records in Raleigh, NC: #253 of 330 by years since admission (76th percentile locally). See the Raleigh attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #253
- City cohort
- 330
- Local percentile
- 76th
- Admitted
- 2016
Nearest tenure peers in Raleigh
- Patrick Steven Christensen admitted 2016 · 10 yr
- Thaddeus Caldwell Eagles admitted 2016 · 10 yr
- Marcus Alexander Gadson admitted 2016 · 10 yr
- Andrew David Ligon admitted 2016 · 10 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 Leigh compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,590 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Leigh Elizabeth Barnwell is longer-tenured than 35%.
10 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,590 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 65% higher than 35% of 8,590 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 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5440821
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Captrust
- City
- Raleigh, NC
- ZIP Code
- 27609
- Phone
- (984) 233-2403
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Leigh Elizabeth Barnwell'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 Leigh Barnwell licensed?
Leigh Barnwell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Leigh Elizabeth Barnwell admitted to the bar?
Leigh Elizabeth Barnwell has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Leigh Elizabeth Barnwell go to law school?
Leigh Elizabeth Barnwell attended Harvard Law School.
What company does Leigh Elizabeth Barnwell work for?
Leigh Elizabeth Barnwell is associated with Captrust in Raleigh, NC.
Is Leigh Elizabeth Barnwell in good standing?
Yes, Leigh Elizabeth Barnwell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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