New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Williamson Brown
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1938. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1938
- Admitted
- 88
- Years in bar
- 2268175
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Williamson Brown's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1938 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 88 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Nyu
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Williamson Brown is registered as bar number 2268175 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. 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
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How James compares to fellow Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, James Williamson Brown is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
88 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
88 Top 1% higher than 99% of 928 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
The 1938 admission class today
Of the 714 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1938, 0% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1938 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 2268175
- Year Admitted
- 1938 (88 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 Williamson Brown'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Brown licensed?
James Brown is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Williamson Brown admitted to the bar?
James Williamson Brown's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1938.
Where did James Williamson Brown go to law school?
James Williamson Brown attended NYU.
Is James Williamson Brown in good standing?
James Williamson Brown's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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