New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Lyndell Cotton
University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Chicago, IL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4784732
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Lyndell Cotton appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2010 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 16 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of Pennsylvania Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Lyndell Cotton is registered as bar number 4784732 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under United Airlines Holdings, Inc., located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. Educational background: University of Pennsylvania Law School (1,880 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 University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni
Among the 1,518 University Of Pennsylvania Law School graduates in the New York register, James Lyndell Cotton is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
16 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,518 NY-registered alumni of this school
16 Top 30% higher than 70% of 1,518 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
University Of Pennsylvania Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Pennsylvania Law School's 1,880 alumni in the New York register, 77.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 4784732
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- United Airlines Holdings, Inc.
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60606
- Phone
- (872) 825-4000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Lyndell Cotton'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 Cotton licensed?
James Cotton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Lyndell Cotton admitted to the bar?
James Lyndell Cotton was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did James Lyndell Cotton go to law school?
James Lyndell Cotton attended University of Pennsylvania Law School.
What company does James Lyndell Cotton work for?
James Lyndell Cotton is associated with United Airlines Holdings, Inc. in Chicago, IL.
Is James Lyndell Cotton in good standing?
Not currently, James Lyndell Cotton'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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