New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

James Howard Berkson

Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1996
Admitted
30
Years in bar
2722197
NY reg #

The record in one line

James Howard Berkson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1996 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

30 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center
81.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2722197
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James Howard Berkson is registered as bar number 2722197 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 Metropolitan Transportation Authority, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11201. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: TOURO COLLEGE FUCHSBERG LAW CENTER (1,085 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.

Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center's active-bar rate

Of Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center's 1,085 alumni in the New York register, 81.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%81.7%
Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center alumni, active-bar rate

The 1996 admission class today

Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1996 class 66.2% 62.7% ▼ -5.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1996 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
2722197
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
County
Kings
ZIP Code
11201
Phone
(718) 694-3824

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Howard Berkson'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

James Howard Berkson is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is James Berkson licensed?

James Berkson is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Howard Berkson admitted to the bar?

James Howard Berkson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.

Where did James Howard Berkson go to law school?

James Howard Berkson attended TOURO COLLEGE FUCHSBERG LAW CENTER.

What company does James Howard Berkson work for?

James Howard Berkson is associated with Metropolitan Transportation Authority in Brooklyn, NY.

Is James Howard Berkson in good standing?

Not currently, James Howard Berkson'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.