New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Leonard Martin Baynes

University Of Houston Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Houston, TX. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1984
Admitted
42
Years in bar
1943950
NY reg #

The record in one line

Leonard Martin Baynes has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

42 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Houston Law Center

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1984
42 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Houston Law Center
78.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1943950
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Leonard Martin Baynes has carried New York bar registration 1943950 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 University Of Houston Law Center, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77204. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Houston Law Center (243 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 42 years, Leonard Martin Baynes 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

Leonard Martin Baynes's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

42 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · May 2026

How Leonard compares to fellow University Of Houston Law Center alumni

Among the 211 University Of Houston Law Center graduates in the New York register, Leonard Martin Baynes is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

42 years vs. University Of Houston Law Center alumni

Years since admission - 211 NY-registered alumni of this school

42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 211 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 Houston Law Center's active-bar rate

Of University Of Houston Law Center's 243 alumni in the New York register, 78.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Houston Law Center alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%78.2%
University Of Houston Law Center alumni, active-bar rate

The 1984 admission class today

Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1984 class 66.2% 55.4% ▼ -16.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1984 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1943950
Year Admitted
1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Company
University Of Houston Law Center
ZIP Code
77204
Phone
(713) 743-2478

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Leonard Martin Baynes's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Leonard Martin Baynes's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Leonard Baynes licensed?

Leonard Baynes is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Leonard Martin Baynes admitted to the bar?

Leonard Martin Baynes's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.

Where did Leonard Martin Baynes go to law school?

Leonard Martin Baynes attended University of Houston Law Center.

What company does Leonard Martin Baynes work for?

Leonard Martin Baynes is associated with University Of Houston Law Center in Houston, TX.

Is Leonard Martin Baynes in good standing?

Yes, Leonard Martin Baynes holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.