New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Paul Godman
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2404200
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, James Paul Godman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2404200 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Paul Godman, 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 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Us) LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, James Paul Godman 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 Paul Godman's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, James Paul Godman is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 9% higher than 91% of 4,467 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 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2404200
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Us) LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 715-9466
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Paul Godman'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 Godman licensed?
James Godman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Paul Godman admitted to the bar?
James Paul Godman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did James Paul Godman go to law school?
James Paul Godman attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Paul Godman work for?
James Paul Godman is associated with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Us) LLP in New York, NY.
Is James Paul Godman in good standing?
Yes, James Paul Godman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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