New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James J. Connors Ii
Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2195402
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, James J. Connors Ii ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2195402 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James J. Connors Ii, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kelso & Company, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VIRGINIA (63 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, James J. Connors Ii still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match James J. Connors Ii's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Virginia's active-bar rate
Of Virginia's 63 alumni in the New York register, 55.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Virginia alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2195402
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kelso & Company
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 751-3939
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James J. Connors Ii's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 J. Connors Ii'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 Connors licensed?
James Connors is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James J. Connors Ii admitted to the bar?
James J. Connors Ii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did James J. Connors Ii go to law school?
James J. Connors Ii attended VIRGINIA.
What company does James J. Connors Ii work for?
James J. Connors Ii is associated with Kelso & Company in New York, NY.
Is James J. Connors Ii in good standing?
Yes, James J. Connors Ii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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