New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Ford Kenniff
University Of Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Ithaca, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2776524
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, James Ford Kenniff ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Michigan
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2776524 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Ford Kenniff, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under City Of Ithaca, located in Ithaca, NY (Tompkins County), ZIP 14850. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (2,063 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, James Ford Kenniff 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 Ford Kenniff's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Michigan alumni
Among the 1,206 University Of Michigan graduates in the New York register, James Ford Kenniff is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. University Of Michigan alumni
Years since admission - 1,206 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,206 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 Michigan's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan's 2,063 alumni in the New York register, 61.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Michigan alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2776524
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- City Of Ithaca
- City
- Ithaca, NY
- County
- Tompkins
- ZIP Code
- 14850
- Phone
- (607) 274-6505
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Ford Kenniff'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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James Ford Kenniff's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Kenniff licensed?
James Kenniff is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Ford Kenniff admitted to the bar?
James Ford Kenniff's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did James Ford Kenniff go to law school?
James Ford Kenniff attended UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
What company does James Ford Kenniff work for?
James Ford Kenniff is associated with City Of Ithaca in Ithaca, NY.
Is James Ford Kenniff in good standing?
Yes, James Ford Kenniff 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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