New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Joseph Cleary
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2019, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2019
- Admitted
- 7
- Years in bar
- 5716964
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Joseph Cleary carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2019 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 7 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Joseph Cleary is registered as bar number 5716964 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Milbank LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (22,919 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How James compares to fellow Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Among the 12,299 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Joseph Cleary is longer-tenured than 15% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
7 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 12,299 NY-registered alumni of this school
7 Top 85% higher than 15% of 12,299 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
Fordham University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University School Of Law's 22,919 alumni in the New York register, 82.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2019 admission class today
Of the 8,536 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2019, 92.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 5716964
- Year Admitted
- 2019 (7 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Milbank LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 530-5381
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Joseph Cleary's current status, "Delinquent", 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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James Joseph Cleary carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Cleary licensed?
James Cleary is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Joseph Cleary admitted to the bar?
James Joseph Cleary has been on the New York bar register since 2019.
Where did James Joseph Cleary go to law school?
James Joseph Cleary attended Fordham University School of Law.
What company does James Joseph Cleary work for?
James Joseph Cleary is associated with Milbank LLP in New York, NY.
Is James Joseph Cleary in good standing?
No, James Joseph Cleary carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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