New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Hugo Friend
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 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.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 3304714
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Hugo Friend has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Hugo Friend has carried New York bar registration 3304714 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 John E. Osborn, P.C., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Northwestern University School of Law Chicago (1,504 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, James Hugo Friend 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 Hugo Friend's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Among the 1,424 Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago graduates in the New York register, James Hugo Friend is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 1,424 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,424 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
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's 1,504 alumni in the New York register, 80.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago 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
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3304714
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- John E. Osborn, P.C.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (917) 821-9566
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Hugo Friend'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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James Hugo Friend'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 Friend licensed?
James Friend is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Hugo Friend admitted to the bar?
James Hugo Friend's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did James Hugo Friend go to law school?
James Hugo Friend attended Northwestern University School of Law Chicago.
What company does James Hugo Friend work for?
James Hugo Friend is associated with John E. Osborn, P.C. in New York, NY.
Is James Hugo Friend in good standing?
Yes, James Hugo Friend holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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