New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

James Benjamin Earthman

University Of Memphis alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Denver, CO. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2002
Admitted
24
Years in bar
4032496
NY reg #

The record in one line

James Benjamin Earthman has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

24 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#219 of 881
by tenure in Denver office peers
Law school
University Of Memphis

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
2002
24 years
Law school
University Of Memphis
40% active rate
Registration
4032496
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James Benjamin Earthman carries New York bar registration 4032496, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under James Earthman, located in Denver, CO, ZIP 80238. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (15 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, James Benjamin Earthman remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

James Benjamin Earthman was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.

24 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

24 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 · August 2026

Tenure among Denver, CO office peers

Most of the 881 NY-registered attorneys in Denver, CO outrank James Benjamin Earthman on tenure; this record sits at the 25th local percentile (rank #219). See the Denver attorney directory .

Local rank
#219
City cohort
881
Local percentile
25th
Admitted
2002

Nearest tenure peers in Denver

How local rank is computed

Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

University Of Memphis's active-bar rate

Of University Of Memphis's 15 alumni in the New York register, 40% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%40%
University Of Memphis alumni, active-bar rate

The 2002 admission class today

Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

64%65%66%67%68% Statewide, all years2002 class 67.2% 64.4% ▼ -4.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2002 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4032496
Year Admitted
2002 (24 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

Company
James Earthman
ZIP Code
80238
Phone
(720) 201-2699

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Benjamin Earthman'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

Two non-geo peer axes for James Benjamin Earthman: closest NY bar admission year outside CO, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~882 here). 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.

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Before you rely on this record

James Benjamin Earthman'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 Earthman licensed?

James Earthman is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Benjamin Earthman admitted to the bar?

James Benjamin Earthman was admitted to the bar in 2002.

Where did James Benjamin Earthman go to law school?

James Benjamin Earthman attended UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS.

What company does James Benjamin Earthman work for?

James Benjamin Earthman is associated with James Earthman in Denver, CO.

Is James Benjamin Earthman in good standing?

Yes, James Benjamin Earthman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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