New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Richard Breckenridge
Texas alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Forestburgh, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1687318
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Richard Breckenridge has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Texas
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Richard Breckenridge has carried New York bar registration 1687318 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Not In Business Idiots, located in Forestburgh, NY (Sullivan County), ZIP 12777. Educational background: TEXAS (7 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, James Richard Breckenridge 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 Richard Breckenridge's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Texas's active-bar rate
Of Texas's 7 alumni in the New York register, 42.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Texas alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1687318
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Not In Business Idiots
- City
- Forestburgh, NY
- County
- Sullivan
- ZIP Code
- 12777
- Phone
- (917) 656-4841
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Richard Breckenridge'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 Breckenridge licensed?
James Breckenridge is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Richard Breckenridge admitted to the bar?
James Richard Breckenridge's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did James Richard Breckenridge go to law school?
James Richard Breckenridge attended TEXAS.
What company does James Richard Breckenridge work for?
James Richard Breckenridge is associated with Not In Business Idiots in Forestburgh, NY.
Is James Richard Breckenridge in good standing?
Yes, James Richard Breckenridge holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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