New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

James J. Curry Jr.

Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in Toms River, NJ. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1970
Admitted
56
Years in bar
1647270
NY reg #

The record in one line

James J. Curry Jr. has held an active New York bar license for 56 years — admitted in 1970, longer-tenured than 98% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

56 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 2%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1970
56 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1647270
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James J. Curry Jr. is registered as bar number 1647270 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1970, representing roughly 56 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under James J Curry Jr, located in Toms River, NJ, ZIP 08753. Educational background: FORDHAM, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

James J. Curry Jr. was admitted in 1970, giving 56 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.

56 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

56 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Below this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Below this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Below this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Below this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Below this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Below this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Below this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). This entry sits in this band. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

How James compares to fellow Fordham alumni

Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, James J. Curry Jr. is longer-tenured than 100% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

56 years vs. Fordham alumni

Years since admission — 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school

56 Top 1% higher than 100% of 2,708 fellow alumni

5–10: 23 fellow alumni (1%). Below this entry. 10–15: 104 fellow alumni (4%). Below this entry. 15–20: 312 fellow alumni (12%). Below this entry. 20–25: 578 fellow alumni (21%). Below this entry. 25–30: 552 fellow alumni (20%). Below this entry. 30–35: 710 fellow alumni (26%). Below this entry. 35–40: 429 fellow alumni (16%). This entry sits in this band. This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1647270
Year Admitted
1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
James J Curry Jr
City
Toms River, NJ
ZIP Code
08753
Phone
(732) 240-4200

Education

FORDHAM

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. James J. Curry Jr.'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 J. Curry Jr. is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is James Curry licensed?

James Curry is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was James J. Curry Jr. admitted to the bar?

James J. Curry Jr. was admitted to the bar in 1970.

Where did James J. Curry Jr. go to law school?

James J. Curry Jr. attended FORDHAM.

What company does James J. Curry Jr. work for?

James J. Curry Jr. is associated with James J Curry Jr in Toms River, NJ.

Is James J. Curry Jr. in good standing?

Yes, James J. Curry Jr. has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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