New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

James William Kennedy

Pace University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1983
Admitted
43
Years in bar
2066496
NY reg #

The record in one line

James William Kennedy carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1983 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

43 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Disbarred"
Law school
Pace University

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Disbarred
disbarred
Year admitted
1983
43 years
Law school
Pace University
Registration
2066496
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James William Kennedy is registered as bar number 2066496 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 43 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: PACE UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

A "Disbarred" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How James compares to fellow Pace University alumni

Among the 1,897 Pace University graduates in the New York register, James William Kennedy is longer-tenured than 99%.

43 years vs. Pace University alumni

Years since admission - 1,897 NY-registered alumni of this school

43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,897 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · September 2026

The 1983 admission class today

Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 67.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

67.1%67.2%67.3%67.4%67.5% Statewide, all years1983 class 67.2% 67.4% ▲ +0.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1983 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Disbarred
Registration Number
2066496
Year Admitted
1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3

Location & Contact

Education

PACE UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James William Kennedy's current status, "Disbarred", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for James William Kennedy with the closest admission year to 1983. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

James William Kennedy carries a "Disbarred" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is James Kennedy licensed?

James Kennedy is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James William Kennedy admitted to the bar?

James William Kennedy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.

Where did James William Kennedy go to law school?

James William Kennedy attended PACE UNIVERSITY.

Is James William Kennedy in good standing?

No, James William Kennedy carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.