New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Townesley Breedlove
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1095793
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Townesley Breedlove has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Townesley Breedlove has carried New York bar registration 1095793 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 James T Breedlove, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19103. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, James Townesley Breedlove 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 Townesley Breedlove's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, James Townesley Breedlove is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,587 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
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1095793
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- James T Breedlove
- City
- Philadelphia, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19103
- Phone
- (203) 561-8329
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Townesley Breedlove'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 Breedlove licensed?
James Breedlove is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Townesley Breedlove admitted to the bar?
James Townesley Breedlove's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did James Townesley Breedlove go to law school?
James Townesley Breedlove attended Harvard Law School.
What company does James Townesley Breedlove work for?
James Townesley Breedlove is associated with James T Breedlove in Philadelphia, PA.
Is James Townesley Breedlove in good standing?
Yes, James Townesley Breedlove 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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