New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

James Michael Kerrigan

Cornell University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1969, registered office in Ithaca, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1969
Admitted
57
Years in bar
1547702
NY reg #

The record in one line

James Michael Kerrigan has spent 57 years on the register since admission in 1969, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.

57 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 2%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Cornell University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1969
57 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Cornell University
43.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1547702
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James Michael Kerrigan has carried New York bar registration 1547702 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under None, located in Ithaca, NY (Tompkins County), ZIP 14850. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL UNIVERSITY (401 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 57 years, James Michael Kerrigan 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 Michael Kerrigan's 57 years since a 1969 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

57 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

57 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Cornell University alumni

Among the 128 Cornell University graduates in the New York register, James Michael Kerrigan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

57 years vs. Cornell University alumni

Years since admission - 128 NY-registered alumni of this school

57 Top 1% higher than 99% of 128 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 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 · May 2026

Cornell University's active-bar rate

Of Cornell University's 401 alumni in the New York register, 43.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Cornell University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%43.1%
Cornell University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1969 admission class today

Of the 1,864 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1969, 36.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1969 class 66.2% 36.4% ▼ -45.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1969 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1547702
Year Admitted
1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Company
None
County
Tompkins
ZIP Code
14850
Phone
(607) 273-3383

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Michael Kerrigan'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

James Michael Kerrigan'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 Kerrigan licensed?

James Kerrigan is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Michael Kerrigan admitted to the bar?

James Michael Kerrigan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1969.

Where did James Michael Kerrigan go to law school?

James Michael Kerrigan attended CORNELL UNIVERSITY.

What company does James Michael Kerrigan work for?

James Michael Kerrigan is associated with None in Ithaca, NY.

Is James Michael Kerrigan in good standing?

Yes, James Michael Kerrigan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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