New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James J. Binns
Villanova Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2254423
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James J. Binns carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1989 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 37 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #172 of 1,853
- by tenure in Philadelphia office peers
- Law school
- Villanova Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James J. Binns is registered as bar number 2254423 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James J. Binns, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19107. Educational background: VILLANOVA LAW SCHOOL (87 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Philadelphia, PA office peers
James J. Binns is earlier in the Philadelphia, PA office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #172 of 1,853 (9th percentile). See the Philadelphia attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #172
- City cohort
- 1,853
- Local percentile
- 9th
- Admitted
- 1989
Nearest tenure peers in Philadelphia
- Timothy John Abeel admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Lea Flora Alvo Sadiky admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Samuel John Bowne Angell admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Howard Jeffrey August admitted 1989 · 37 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How James compares to fellow Villanova Law School alumni
Among the 74 Villanova Law School graduates in the New York register, James J. Binns is longer-tenured than 86%.
37 years vs. Villanova Law School alumni
Years since admission - 74 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 14% higher than 86% of 74 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 · August 2026
Villanova Law School's active-bar rate
Of Villanova Law School's 87 alumni in the New York register, 57.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2254423
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- James J. Binns
- City
- Philadelphia, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19107
- Phone
- (215) 922-4000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James J. Binns's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Villanova Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1989 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1989), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1989 whose listed office city differs from Philadelphia, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for James J. Binns: closest NY bar admission year outside PA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~1,854 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1989)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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James J. Binns carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Binns licensed?
James Binns is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James J. Binns admitted to the bar?
James J. Binns's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did James J. Binns go to law school?
James J. Binns attended VILLANOVA LAW SCHOOL.
What company does James J. Binns work for?
James J. Binns is associated with James J. Binns in Philadelphia, PA.
Is James J. Binns in good standing?
No, James J. Binns carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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