New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Jay Ball
University Of Arkansas alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Meridale, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2404986
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, James Jay Ball ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Arkansas
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2404986 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Jay Ball, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James Ball, Esq, located in Meridale, NY (Delaware County), ZIP 13806. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS (30 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, James Jay Ball still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match James Jay Ball's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Arkansas's active-bar rate
Of University Of Arkansas's 30 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Arkansas alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2404986
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- James Ball, Esq
- City
- Meridale, NY
- County
- Delaware
- ZIP Code
- 13806
- Phone
- (607) 746-3944
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Jay Ball'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
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 James Ball licensed?
James Ball is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Jay Ball admitted to the bar?
James Jay Ball's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did James Jay Ball go to law school?
James Jay Ball attended UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS.
What company does James Jay Ball work for?
James Jay Ball is associated with James Ball, Esq in Meridale, NY.
Is James Jay Ball in good standing?
Yes, James Jay Ball holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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