New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Edward Blakey
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979. 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
- 1604644
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Edward Blakey appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1979 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Edward Blakey is registered as bar number 1604644 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 47 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" 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 Boston University alumni
Among the 1,948 Boston University graduates in the New York register, James Edward Blakey is longer-tenured than 99%.
47 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,948 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,948 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 · September 2026
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 1604644
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Edward Blakey's current status, "Resigned", 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 Boston University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1979 .
Same admission year (1979), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1979 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for James Edward Blakey with the closest admission year to 1979. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
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 Edward Blakey is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Blakey licensed?
James Blakey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Edward Blakey admitted to the bar?
James Edward Blakey's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did James Edward Blakey go to law school?
James Edward Blakey attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
Is James Edward Blakey in good standing?
Not currently, James Edward Blakey's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Cite this page & disclosure
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