New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James R. Bresee
Univ Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1962. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1962
- Admitted
- 64
- Years in bar
- 1636398
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James R. Bresee appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1962 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 64 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Univ Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James R. Bresee is registered as bar number 1636398 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 64 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIV OF VIRGINIA (338 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How James compares to fellow Univ Of Virginia alumni
Among the 212 Univ Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, James R. Bresee is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
64 years vs. Univ Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 212 NY-registered alumni of this school
64 Top 1% higher than 99% of 212 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
Univ Of Virginia's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Virginia's 338 alumni in the New York register, 41.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Virginia alumni, active-bar rate
The 1962 admission class today
Of the 1,468 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1962, 14.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 1636398
- Year Admitted
- 1962 (64 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James R. Bresee's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside 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 Bresee licensed?
James Bresee is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James R. Bresee admitted to the bar?
James R. Bresee's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1962.
Where did James R. Bresee go to law school?
James R. Bresee attended UNIV OF VIRGINIA.
Is James R. Bresee in good standing?
Not currently, James R. Bresee's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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