New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

James Edward Britton

University Of Notre Dame Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Boston, MA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2021
Admitted
5
Years in bar
5884416
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2021, James Edward Britton has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 13% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

5 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#2589 of 2,912
by tenure in Boston office peers
Law school
University Of Notre Dame Law School

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
2021
5 years
Law school
University Of Notre Dame Law School
86.1% active rate
Registration
5884416
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5884416 on the New York register belongs to James Edward Britton, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Arentfox Schiff LLP, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02199. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Notre Dame Law School (596 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

James Edward Britton is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, James Edward Britton sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

5 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

5 Top 87% higher than 13% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · August 2026

Tenure among Boston, MA office peers

Among the 2,912 NY-registered attorneys with a listed office in Boston, MA, James Edward Britton ranks #2,589 by tenure, longer-tenured than 89% of that city cohort. See the Boston attorney directory .

Local rank
#2,589
City cohort
2,912
Local percentile
89th
Admitted
2021

Nearest tenure peers in Boston

How local rank is computed

Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

How James compares to fellow University Of Notre Dame Law School alumni

Among the 522 University Of Notre Dame Law School graduates in the New York register, James Edward Britton is longer-tenured than 35%.

5 years vs. University Of Notre Dame Law School alumni

Years since admission - 522 NY-registered alumni of this school

5 Top 65% higher than 35% of 522 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

University Of Notre Dame Law School's active-bar rate

Of University Of Notre Dame Law School's 596 alumni in the New York register, 86.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%86.1%
University Of Notre Dame Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2021 admission class today

Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 96% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2021 class 67.2% 96% ▲ +42.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2021 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5884416
Year Admitted
2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Aug 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Arentfox Schiff LLP
ZIP Code
02199
Phone
(724) 584-1991

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Edward Britton's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Two non-geo peer axes for James Edward Britton: closest NY bar admission year outside MA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~2,913 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

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Before you rely on this record

James Edward Britton's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is James Britton licensed?

James Britton is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Edward Britton admitted to the bar?

James Edward Britton has been on the New York bar register since 2021.

Where did James Edward Britton go to law school?

James Edward Britton attended University of Notre Dame Law School.

What company does James Edward Britton work for?

James Edward Britton is associated with Arentfox Schiff LLP in Boston, MA.

Is James Edward Britton in good standing?

Yes, James Edward Britton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.