New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Chris Bretton
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1958. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1958
- Admitted
- 68
- Years in bar
- 1054667
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Chris Bretton appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Deceased", on record since 1958. This reflects registration only, confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 68 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Nyu
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Chris Bretton is registered as bar number 1054667 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1958, representing roughly 68 years since admission, a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered, this attorney's "Deceased" status places them outside the active cohort. Registration confirms bar standing only, see our due-diligence checklist before engaging any attorney.
How James compares to fellow Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, James Chris Bretton is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
68 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
68 Top 1% higher than 99% of 928 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1054667
- Year Admitted
- 1958 (68 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. James Chris Bretton's current status is "Deceased".
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 Chris Bretton is currently listed as "Deceased" - treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Always confirm an attorney's current standing directly with the NY Office of Court Administration before making legal decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Bretton licensed?
James Bretton is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Deceased".
When was James Chris Bretton admitted to the bar?
James Chris Bretton was admitted to the bar in 1958.
Where did James Chris Bretton go to law school?
James Chris Bretton attended NYU.
Is James Chris Bretton in good standing?
James Chris Bretton has a bar status of "Deceased". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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