New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Alan Knight
University Of Houston alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Houston, TX. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2835254
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, James Alan Knight ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Houston
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2835254 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Alan Knight, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Houston, TX, ZIP 77027. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON (126 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, James Alan Knight 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 Alan Knight's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Houston alumni
Among the 101 University Of Houston graduates in the New York register, James Alan Knight is longer-tenured than 62% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. University Of Houston alumni
Years since admission - 101 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 38% higher than 62% of 101 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 Houston's active-bar rate
Of University Of Houston's 126 alumni in the New York register, 67.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Houston alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2835254
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77027
- Phone
- (832) 623-8149
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Alan Knight'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 Knight licensed?
James Knight is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Alan Knight admitted to the bar?
James Alan Knight's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did James Alan Knight go to law school?
James Alan Knight attended UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON.
Is James Alan Knight in good standing?
Yes, James Alan Knight 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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