New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James D. Epstein
Emory University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2089019
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James D. Epstein has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Emory University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James D. Epstein has carried New York bar registration 2089019 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: EMORY UNIVERSITY (639 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, James D. Epstein 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 D. Epstein's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 · May 2026
How James compares to fellow Emory University alumni
Among the 400 Emory University graduates in the New York register, James D. Epstein is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Emory University alumni
Years since admission - 400 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 400 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
Emory University's active-bar rate
Of Emory University's 639 alumni in the New York register, 70.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Emory University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2089019
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 808-2700
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James D. Epstein's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Epstein licensed?
James Epstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James D. Epstein admitted to the bar?
James D. Epstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did James D. Epstein go to law school?
James D. Epstein attended EMORY UNIVERSITY.
What company does James D. Epstein work for?
James D. Epstein is associated with Troutman Pepper Locke LLP in New York, NY.
Is James D. Epstein in good standing?
Yes, James D. Epstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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