New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Harrison Cohen
NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1962. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1962
- Admitted
- 64
- Years in bar
- 1637818
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Harrison Cohen carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1962 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 64 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Disbarred"
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Harrison Cohen is registered as bar number 1637818 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 64 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney.
State context & due diligence
A "Disbarred" 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.
The 1962 admission class today
Of the 1,468 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1962, 13.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Disbarred
- Registration Number
- 1637818
- Year Admitted
- 1962 (64 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Harrison Cohen's current status, "Disbarred", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1962), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1962 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for James Harrison Cohen with the closest admission year to 1962. 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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James Harrison Cohen carries a "Disbarred" 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 Cohen licensed?
James Cohen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Harrison Cohen admitted to the bar?
James Harrison Cohen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1962.
Is James Harrison Cohen in good standing?
No, James Harrison Cohen carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.