New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Cornelius Gallagher
Cornell alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 2007300
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Cornelius Gallagher appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1980 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Cornell
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Cornelius Gallagher is registered as bar number 2007300 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 46 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: CORNELL (2,756 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How James compares to fellow Cornell alumni
Among the 1,224 Cornell graduates in the New York register, James Cornelius Gallagher is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Cornell alumni
Years since admission - 1,224 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,224 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Cornell's active-bar rate
Of Cornell's 2,756 alumni in the New York register, 49.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 2007300
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Cornelius Gallagher's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside 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 Cornelius Gallagher is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Gallagher licensed?
James Gallagher is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Cornelius Gallagher admitted to the bar?
James Cornelius Gallagher's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did James Cornelius Gallagher go to law school?
James Cornelius Gallagher attended CORNELL.
Is James Cornelius Gallagher in good standing?
Not currently, James Cornelius Gallagher's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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