New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James W. Dougherty
Seton Hall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1746387
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James W. Dougherty carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1982 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 44 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Seton Hall
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James W. Dougherty is registered as bar number 1746387 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 44 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SETON HALL (1,296 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, 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 Seton Hall alumni
Among the 900 Seton Hall graduates in the New York register, James W. Dougherty is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Seton Hall alumni
Years since admission - 900 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 900 fellow alumni
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
Seton Hall's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall's 1,296 alumni in the New York register, 59.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Seton Hall alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1746387
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James W. Dougherty's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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James W. Dougherty carries a "Suspended, 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 Dougherty licensed?
James Dougherty is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James W. Dougherty admitted to the bar?
James W. Dougherty's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did James W. Dougherty go to law school?
James W. Dougherty attended SETON HALL.
Is James W. Dougherty in good standing?
No, James W. Dougherty carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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