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
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
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.
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
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11201
- Phone
- (718) 694-3824
Education
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
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 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.
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