New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Alan Gouwar
University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 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.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2238517
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, James Alan Gouwar ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2238517 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Alan Gouwar, 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 Clifford Chance Us LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Denver Sturm College of Law (187 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, James Alan Gouwar 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 Alan Gouwar's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 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 University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law alumni
Among the 149 University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Alan Gouwar is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 149 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 149 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
University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law's 187 alumni in the New York register, 81.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law 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
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2238517
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Clifford Chance Us LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 878-3388
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Alan Gouwar'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 Gouwar licensed?
James Gouwar is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Alan Gouwar admitted to the bar?
James Alan Gouwar's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did James Alan Gouwar go to law school?
James Alan Gouwar attended University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
What company does James Alan Gouwar work for?
James Alan Gouwar is associated with Clifford Chance Us LLP in New York, NY.
Is James Alan Gouwar in good standing?
Yes, James Alan Gouwar holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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