New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Scott Bennett
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Bayport, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1163153
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Scott Bennett appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1976 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 50 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Scott Bennett is registered as bar number 1163153 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James Scott Bennett, located in Bayport, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11705. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,210 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" 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 St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, James Scott Bennett is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,183 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
St Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St Johns University's 5,210 alumni in the New York register, 47.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1163153
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- James Scott Bennett
- City
- Bayport, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11705
- Phone
- (631) 588-7590
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Scott Bennett's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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 Bennett licensed?
James Bennett is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Scott Bennett admitted to the bar?
James Scott Bennett's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did James Scott Bennett go to law school?
James Scott Bennett attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Scott Bennett work for?
James Scott Bennett is associated with James Scott Bennett in Bayport, NY.
Is James Scott Bennett in good standing?
Not currently, James Scott Bennett's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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