New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

James Hamilton Bowers

Nyu School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1965, registered office in West Islip, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1965
Admitted
61
Years in bar
1408558
NY reg #

The record in one line

James Hamilton Bowers has spent 61 years on the register since admission in 1965, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.

61 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 1%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Nyu School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1965
61 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Nyu School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1408558
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James Hamilton Bowers has carried New York bar registration 1408558 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under James H Bowers, located in West Islip, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11795. Educational background: NYU SCHOOL OF LAW.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 61 years, James Hamilton Bowers has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

James Hamilton Bowers's 61 years since a 1965 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

61 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

61 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · May 2026

How James compares to fellow Nyu School Of Law alumni

Among the 760 Nyu School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Hamilton Bowers is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

61 years vs. Nyu School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 760 NY-registered alumni of this school

61 Top 1% higher than 99% of 760 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · May 2026

The 1965 admission class today

Of the 1,502 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1965, 21.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1965 class 66.2% 21.5% ▼ -67.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1965 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1408558
Year Admitted
1965 (61 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Company
James H Bowers
County
Suffolk
ZIP Code
11795
Phone
(631) 669-0894

Education

NYU SCHOOL OF LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Hamilton Bowers'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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 Hamilton Bowers's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is James Bowers licensed?

James Bowers is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Hamilton Bowers admitted to the bar?

James Hamilton Bowers's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1965.

Where did James Hamilton Bowers go to law school?

James Hamilton Bowers attended NYU SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does James Hamilton Bowers work for?

James Hamilton Bowers is associated with James H Bowers in West Islip, NY.

Is James Hamilton Bowers in good standing?

Yes, James Hamilton Bowers holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.