New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James David Bell
Franklin Pierce Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Brockport, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1133487
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James David Bell has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Franklin Pierce Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James David Bell has carried New York bar registration 1133487 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James D Bell, located in Brockport, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14420. Educational background: FRANKLIN PIERCE LAW SCHOOL (5 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, James David Bell 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
James David Bell's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Franklin Pierce Law School's active-bar rate
Of Franklin Pierce Law School's 5 alumni in the New York register, 80% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Franklin Pierce Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1133487
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- James D Bell
- City
- Brockport, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14420
- Phone
- (585) 637-4275
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James David Bell'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 Bell licensed?
James Bell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James David Bell admitted to the bar?
James David Bell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did James David Bell go to law school?
James David Bell attended FRANKLIN PIERCE LAW SCHOOL.
What company does James David Bell work for?
James David Bell is associated with James D Bell in Brockport, NY.
Is James David Bell in good standing?
Yes, James David Bell 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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