New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Edward Gear
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2184497
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Edward Gear appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1988 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Edward Gear is registered as bar number 2184497 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. 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 Edward Gear Esq PLLC, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11209. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" 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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, James Edward Gear is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,694 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2184497
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- James Edward Gear Esq PLLC
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11209
- Phone
- (212) 679-3399
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Edward Gear's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Gear licensed?
James Gear is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Edward Gear admitted to the bar?
James Edward Gear's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did James Edward Gear go to law school?
James Edward Gear attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does James Edward Gear work for?
James Edward Gear is associated with James Edward Gear Esq PLLC in Brooklyn, NY.
Is James Edward Gear in good standing?
Not currently, James Edward Gear's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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