New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

James Martin Gibson

Auckland University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1995
Admitted
31
Years in bar
2705259
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, James Martin Gibson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

31 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Auckland University Law School

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1995
31 years
Law school
Auckland University Law School
Registration
2705259
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2705259 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Martin Gibson, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Bell Gully, located in Auckland 1010. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Auckland University Law School.

State context & due diligence

After 31 years on the register, James Martin Gibson still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match James Martin Gibson's 31 years since admission in 1995.

31 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026

The 1995 admission class today

Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 80.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1995 class 67.2% 80.2% ▲ +19.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1995 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2705259
Year Admitted
1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Aug 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Bell Gully
City
Auckland 1010
Phone
(649) 916-8800

Education

Auckland University Law School

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Martin Gibson'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Same firm affiliation: Bell Gully

Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).

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Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for James Martin Gibson with the closest admission year to 1995. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

James Martin Gibson'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 Gibson licensed?

James Gibson is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Martin Gibson admitted to the bar?

James Martin Gibson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.

Where did James Martin Gibson go to law school?

James Martin Gibson attended Auckland University Law School.

What company does James Martin Gibson work for?

James Martin Gibson is associated with Bell Gully in Auckland 1010.

Is James Martin Gibson in good standing?

Yes, James Martin Gibson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.