New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Benjamin Cousins
Suny At Buffalo/ Ub Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4882296
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Benjamin Cousins has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny At Buffalo/ Ub Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Benjamin Cousins carries New York bar registration 4882296, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Offices Of Melissa A. Day, PLLC, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14228. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO/ UB LAW.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James Benjamin Cousins remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Benjamin Cousins was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4882296
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Melissa A. Day, PLLC
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14228
- Phone
- (716) 616-0111
Education
SUNY AT BUFFALO/ UB LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Benjamin Cousins'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Cousins licensed?
James Cousins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Benjamin Cousins admitted to the bar?
James Benjamin Cousins was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did James Benjamin Cousins go to law school?
James Benjamin Cousins attended SUNY AT BUFFALO/ UB LAW.
What company does James Benjamin Cousins work for?
James Benjamin Cousins is associated with Law Offices Of Melissa A. Day, PLLC in Buffalo, NY.
Is James Benjamin Cousins in good standing?
Yes, James Benjamin Cousins holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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