New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James J. Freeman
Fordham Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1964, registered office in New City, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1964
- Admitted
- 62
- Years in bar
- 1127414
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James J. Freeman has spent 62 years on the register since admission in 1964, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 62 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #5 of 409
- by tenure in New City office peers
- Law school
- Fordham Univ
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James J. Freeman has carried New York bar registration 1127414 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
Practice address is listed under James J Freeman Jr, located in New City, NY (Rockland County), ZIP 10956. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIV.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 62 years, James J. Freeman 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 J. Freeman's 62 years since a 1964 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
62 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
62 Top 1% higher than 99% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among New City, NY office peers
Most of the 409 NY-registered attorneys in New City, NY outrank James J. Freeman on tenure; this record sits at the 1st local percentile (rank #5). See the New City attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #5
- City cohort
- 409
- Local percentile
- 1st
- Admitted
- 1964
Nearest tenure peers in New City
- Leonard J. Birbrower admitted 1963 · 63 yr
- Sheldon Schwartz admitted 1963 · 63 yr
- Jay Bialek admitted 1966 · 60 yr
- Gerard M. Damiani admitted 1966 · 60 yr
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.
How James compares to fellow Fordham Univ alumni
Among the 214 Fordham Univ graduates in the New York register, James J. Freeman is longer-tenured than 99%.
62 years vs. Fordham Univ alumni
Years since admission - 214 NY-registered alumni of this school
62 Top 1% higher than 99% of 214 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 · August 2026
The 1964 admission class today
Of the 1,418 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1964, 18.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1127414
- Year Admitted
- 1964 (62 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- James J Freeman Jr
- City
- New City, NY
- County
- Rockland
- ZIP Code
- 10956
- Phone
- (845) 634-0888
Education
FORDHAM UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James J. Freeman'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
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.
Near-tenure Fordham Univ alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1964 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1964), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1964 whose listed office city differs from New City, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Freeman licensed?
James Freeman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James J. Freeman admitted to the bar?
James J. Freeman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1964.
Where did James J. Freeman go to law school?
James J. Freeman attended FORDHAM UNIV.
What company does James J. Freeman work for?
James J. Freeman is associated with James J Freeman Jr in New City, NY.
Is James J. Freeman in good standing?
Yes, James J. Freeman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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