New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Edward Banagan
Albany alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1206382
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Edward Banagan carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1974 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 52 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
- Law school
- Albany
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Edward Banagan is registered as bar number 1206382 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 52 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: ALBANY (2,431 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, currently registered" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How James compares to fellow Albany alumni
Among the 1,229 Albany graduates in the New York register, James Edward Banagan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. Albany alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,229 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 · May 2026
Albany's active-bar rate
Of Albany's 2,431 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Albany alumni, active-bar rate
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1206382
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (518) 860-9739
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Edward Banagan's current status, "Suspended, currently registered", places this record outside 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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James Edward Banagan carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Banagan licensed?
James Banagan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Edward Banagan admitted to the bar?
James Edward Banagan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did James Edward Banagan go to law school?
James Edward Banagan attended ALBANY.
Is James Edward Banagan in good standing?
No, James Edward Banagan carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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