New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James M. Brooks
Cornell alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1967, registered office in Lake Placid, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1967
- Admitted
- 59
- Years in bar
- 1142710
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James M. Brooks appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1967 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 59 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Cornell
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James M. Brooks is registered as bar number 1142710 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of James M. Brooks, located in Lake Placid, NY (Essex County), ZIP 12946. Educational background: CORNELL (2,756 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" 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 Cornell alumni
Among the 1,224 Cornell graduates in the New York register, James M. Brooks is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
59 years vs. Cornell alumni
Years since admission - 1,224 NY-registered alumni of this school
59 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,224 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
Cornell's active-bar rate
Of Cornell's 2,756 alumni in the New York register, 49.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell alumni, active-bar rate
The 1967 admission class today
Of the 1,782 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1967, 32.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1142710
- Year Admitted
- 1967 (59 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of James M. Brooks
- City
- Lake Placid, NY
- County
- Essex
- ZIP Code
- 12946
- Phone
- (518) 523-1555
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James M. Brooks's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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 Brooks licensed?
James Brooks is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James M. Brooks admitted to the bar?
James M. Brooks's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1967.
Where did James M. Brooks go to law school?
James M. Brooks attended CORNELL.
What company does James M. Brooks work for?
James M. Brooks is associated with Law Office Of James M. Brooks in Lake Placid, NY.
Is James M. Brooks in good standing?
Not currently, James M. Brooks's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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