New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

James B. Anderson

Albany alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1977
Admitted
49
Years in bar
1658996
NY reg #

The record in one line

James B. Anderson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1977 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

49 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Albany

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Year admitted
1977
49 years
Law school
Albany
54.9% active rate
Registration
1658996
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James B. Anderson is registered as bar number 1658996 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 49 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: ALBANY (2,377 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" 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 Albany alumni

Among the 1,206 Albany graduates in the New York register, James B. Anderson is longer-tenured than 99%.

49 years vs. Albany alumni

Years since admission - 1,206 NY-registered alumni of this school

49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,206 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 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 · August 2026

Albany's active-bar rate

Of Albany's 2,377 alumni in the New York register, 54.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%54.9%
Albany alumni, active-bar rate

The 1977 admission class today

Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1977 class 67.2% 51.2% ▼ -23.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1977 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
1658996
Year Admitted
1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3

Location & Contact

Education

ALBANY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James B. Anderson's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for James B. Anderson with the closest admission year to 1977. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

James B. Anderson is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is James Anderson licensed?

James Anderson is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James B. Anderson admitted to the bar?

James B. Anderson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.

Where did James B. Anderson go to law school?

James B. Anderson attended ALBANY.

Is James B. Anderson in good standing?

Not currently, James B. Anderson's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Cite this page & disclosure

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