New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Lee Cross
University Of Iowa alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Houston, TX. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4727814
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Lee Cross has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Iowa
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Lee Cross carries New York bar registration 4727814, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Bp America Inc., located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77079. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (156 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James Lee Cross 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 Lee Cross was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How James compares to fellow University Of Iowa alumni
Among the 126 University Of Iowa graduates in the New York register, James Lee Cross is longer-tenured than 6% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. University Of Iowa alumni
Years since admission - 126 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 94% higher than 6% of 126 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Iowa's active-bar rate
Of University Of Iowa's 156 alumni in the New York register, 64.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Iowa alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4727814
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bp America Inc.
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77079
- Phone
- (330) 730-3709
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Lee Cross'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 Cross licensed?
James Cross is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Lee Cross admitted to the bar?
James Lee Cross was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did James Lee Cross go to law school?
James Lee Cross attended UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
What company does James Lee Cross work for?
James Lee Cross is associated with Bp America Inc. in Houston, TX.
Is James Lee Cross in good standing?
Yes, James Lee Cross 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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