New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

James Thomas Cunningham Iii

New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1997
Admitted
29
Years in bar
2792919
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, James Thomas Cunningham Iii ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.

29 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York University
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2792919
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James Thomas Cunningham Iii is registered as bar number 2792919 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in 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 Ddb Worldwide Communications Group, LLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10014. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

James Thomas Cunningham Iii sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match James Thomas Cunningham Iii's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

29 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 New York University alumni

Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, James Thomas Cunningham Iii is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

29 years vs. New York University alumni

Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school

29 Top 53% higher than 47% of 4,467 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

The 1997 admission class today

Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1997 class 66.2% 78.5% ▲ +18.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2792919
Year Admitted
1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Feb 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Ddb Worldwide Communications Group, LLC
County
New York
ZIP Code
10014
Phone
(212) 415-2102

Education

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. James Thomas Cunningham Iii's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

James Thomas Cunningham Iii'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 Cunningham licensed?

James Cunningham is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Thomas Cunningham Iii admitted to the bar?

James Thomas Cunningham Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.

Where did James Thomas Cunningham Iii go to law school?

James Thomas Cunningham Iii attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

What company does James Thomas Cunningham Iii work for?

James Thomas Cunningham Iii is associated with Ddb Worldwide Communications Group, LLC in New York, NY.

Is James Thomas Cunningham Iii in good standing?

Yes, James Thomas Cunningham Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.