New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James F. Fulton
Georgetown University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5179809
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, James F. Fulton has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5179809 on the New York register belongs to James F. Fulton, currently in active 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 Cooley LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL (36 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James F. Fulton is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, James F. Fulton sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Georgetown University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown University Law School's 36 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Georgetown University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5179809
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cooley LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 479-6103
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James F. Fulton'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 Fulton licensed?
James Fulton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James F. Fulton admitted to the bar?
James F. Fulton has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did James F. Fulton go to law school?
James F. Fulton attended GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does James F. Fulton work for?
James F. Fulton is associated with Cooley LLP in New York, NY.
Is James F. Fulton in good standing?
Yes, James F. Fulton 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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