New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

James Kevin Delaney

Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1972
Admitted
54
Years in bar
1245844
NY reg #

The record in one line

James Kevin Delaney has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

54 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham University

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1972
54 years
Law school
Fordham University
Registration
1245844
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James Kevin Delaney has carried New York bar registration 1245844 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 54 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 54 years, James Kevin Delaney has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

James Kevin Delaney's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

54 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

54 Top 4% higher than 96% of 290,787 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 · September 2026

How James compares to fellow Fordham University alumni

Among the 2,321 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, James Kevin Delaney is longer-tenured than 99%.

54 years vs. Fordham University alumni

Years since admission - 2,321 NY-registered alumni of this school

54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,321 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 · September 2026

The 1972 admission class today

Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 40% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1972 class 67.2% 40% ▼ -40.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1972 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1245844
Year Admitted
1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jun 2028

Location & Contact

Education

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Kevin Delaney's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for James Kevin Delaney with the closest admission year to 1972. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

James Kevin Delaney'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 Delaney licensed?

James Delaney is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Kevin Delaney admitted to the bar?

James Kevin Delaney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.

Where did James Kevin Delaney go to law school?

James Kevin Delaney attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

Is James Kevin Delaney in good standing?

Yes, James Kevin Delaney holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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