New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Houston Goddard
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Nashville, TN. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4545851
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Houston Goddard has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nyu
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Houston Goddard carries New York bar registration 4545851, an established, active practitioner 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 Goddard Pope PLLC, located in Nashville, TN, ZIP 37204. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James Houston Goddard remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Houston Goddard was admitted in 2007, giving 19 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How James compares to fellow Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, James Houston Goddard is longer-tenured than 11% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
19 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 89% higher than 11% of 928 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
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4545851
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Goddard Pope PLLC
- City
- Nashville, TN
- ZIP Code
- 37204
- Phone
- (615) 669-9290
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Houston Goddard'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 Goddard licensed?
James Goddard is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Houston Goddard admitted to the bar?
James Houston Goddard was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did James Houston Goddard go to law school?
James Houston Goddard attended NYU.
What company does James Houston Goddard work for?
James Houston Goddard is associated with Goddard Pope PLLC in Nashville, TN.
Is James Houston Goddard in good standing?
Yes, James Houston Goddard holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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