New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James John Douglas
Southern Methodist Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1891605
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James John Douglas appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1983 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 43 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Southern Methodist Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James John Douglas is registered as bar number 1891605 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 43 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIV (51 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How James compares to fellow Southern Methodist Univ alumni
Among the 51 Southern Methodist Univ graduates in the New York register, James John Douglas is longer-tenured than 75% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Southern Methodist Univ alumni
Years since admission - 51 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 25% higher than 75% of 51 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
Southern Methodist Univ's active-bar rate
Of Southern Methodist Univ's 51 alumni in the New York register, 45.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Southern Methodist Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 1891605
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James John Douglas's current status, "Resigned", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Douglas licensed?
James Douglas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James John Douglas admitted to the bar?
James John Douglas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did James John Douglas go to law school?
James John Douglas attended SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIV.
Is James John Douglas in good standing?
Not currently, James John Douglas's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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