New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Alexander Blum
Vanderbilt University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5196688
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, James Alexander Blum has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vanderbilt University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5196688 on the New York register belongs to James Alexander Blum, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under U.S. Department Of The Interior, Departmental Ethics Office, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20240. Educational background: Vanderbilt University Law School (909 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James Alexander Blum is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, James Alexander Blum sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow Vanderbilt University Law School alumni
Among the 835 Vanderbilt University Law School graduates in the New York register, James Alexander Blum is longer-tenured than 57% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. Vanderbilt University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 835 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 43% higher than 57% of 835 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Vanderbilt University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University Law School's 909 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vanderbilt University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5196688
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- U.S. Department Of The Interior, Departmental Ethics Office
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20240
- Phone
- (202) 208-7960
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Alexander Blum's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Blum licensed?
James Blum is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Alexander Blum admitted to the bar?
James Alexander Blum has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did James Alexander Blum go to law school?
James Alexander Blum attended Vanderbilt University Law School.
What company does James Alexander Blum work for?
James Alexander Blum is associated with U.S. Department Of The Interior, Departmental Ethics Office in Washington, DC.
Is James Alexander Blum in good standing?
Yes, James Alexander Blum holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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