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
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
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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
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.
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
- City
- West Islip, NY
- 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
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 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.
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