New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Edward Kelly Iii
State University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in Williamsville, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 2300572
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Edward Kelly Iii has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 53 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- State University Of Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Edward Kelly Iii has carried New York bar registration 2300572 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James E. Kelly, Esq, located in Williamsville, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14221. Educational background: STATE UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (8 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 53 years, James Edward Kelly Iii has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Edward Kelly Iii's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
53 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
53 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
State University Of Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of State University Of Buffalo's 8 alumni in the New York register, 62.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
State University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2300572
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- James E. Kelly, Esq
- City
- Williamsville, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14221
- Phone
- (716) 626-0700
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Edward Kelly Iii'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 Kelly licensed?
James Kelly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Edward Kelly Iii admitted to the bar?
James Edward Kelly Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did James Edward Kelly Iii go to law school?
James Edward Kelly Iii attended STATE UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.
What company does James Edward Kelly Iii work for?
James Edward Kelly Iii is associated with James E. Kelly, Esq in Williamsville, NY.
Is James Edward Kelly Iii in good standing?
Yes, James Edward Kelly Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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