New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

James Michael Curwood

Fordham Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1984
Admitted
42
Years in bar
1931666
NY reg #

The record in one line

James Michael Curwood carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1984 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

42 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Fordham Univ

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1984
42 years
Law school
Fordham Univ
Registration
1931666
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James Michael Curwood is registered as bar number 1931666 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 42 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIV.

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How James compares to fellow Fordham Univ alumni

Among the 214 Fordham Univ graduates in the New York register, James Michael Curwood is longer-tenured than 68%.

42 years vs. Fordham Univ alumni

Years since admission - 214 NY-registered alumni of this school

42 Top 32% higher than 68% of 214 fellow alumni

This attorney 20 55 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 · August 2026

The 1984 admission class today

Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1984 class 67.2% 54.8% ▼ -18.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1984 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1931666
Year Admitted
1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Mar 2026

Location & Contact

Education

FORDHAM UNIV

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Michael Curwood's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Before you rely on this record

James Michael Curwood carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is James Curwood licensed?

James Curwood is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Michael Curwood admitted to the bar?

James Michael Curwood's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.

Where did James Michael Curwood go to law school?

James Michael Curwood attended FORDHAM UNIV.

Is James Michael Curwood in good standing?

No, James Michael Curwood carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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