New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James E. Beckwith
Drake University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1804087
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James E. Beckwith's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1982 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 44 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Drake University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James E. Beckwith is registered as bar number 1804087 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 44 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: DRAKE UNIVERSITY (45 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
Drake University's active-bar rate
Of Drake University's 45 alumni in the New York register, 55.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Drake University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1804087
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James E. Beckwith's current status, "Deceased", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Beckwith licensed?
James Beckwith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James E. Beckwith admitted to the bar?
James E. Beckwith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did James E. Beckwith go to law school?
James E. Beckwith attended DRAKE UNIVERSITY.
Is James E. Beckwith in good standing?
James E. Beckwith's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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