New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Patrick Kearns
Pace Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Morristown, NJ. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2021
- Admitted
- 5
- Years in bar
- 5901392
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Patrick Kearns appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2021 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 5 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Pace Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Patrick Kearns is registered as bar number 5901392 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Mcelroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP, located in Morristown, NJ, ZIP 07962. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Pace Law School (3,771 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 Pace Law School alumni
Among the 2,936 Pace Law School graduates in the New York register, James Patrick Kearns is longer-tenured than 24% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
5 years vs. Pace Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,936 NY-registered alumni of this school
5 Top 76% higher than 24% of 2,936 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
Pace Law School's active-bar rate
Of Pace Law School's 3,771 alumni in the New York register, 82.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Pace Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2021 admission class today
Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5901392
- Year Admitted
- 2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mcelroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP
- City
- Morristown, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07962
- Phone
- (973) 993-8100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Patrick Kearns'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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James Patrick Kearns is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Kearns licensed?
James Kearns is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Patrick Kearns admitted to the bar?
James Patrick Kearns has been on the New York bar register since 2021.
Where did James Patrick Kearns go to law school?
James Patrick Kearns attended Pace Law School.
What company does James Patrick Kearns work for?
James Patrick Kearns is associated with Mcelroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP in Morristown, NJ.
Is James Patrick Kearns in good standing?
Not currently, James Patrick Kearns'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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