New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Benedict Kobak Jr.
Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1539576
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Benedict Kobak Jr. appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1972 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 54 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Benedict Kobak Jr. is registered as bar number 1539576 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Hughes Hubbard & Reed, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VIRGINIA (63 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
Virginia's active-bar rate
Of Virginia's 63 alumni in the New York register, 55.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Virginia alumni, active-bar rate
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1539576
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hughes Hubbard & Reed
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 837-6000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Benedict Kobak Jr.'s current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Benedict Kobak Jr. is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Kobak licensed?
James Kobak is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Benedict Kobak Jr. admitted to the bar?
James Benedict Kobak Jr.'s admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did James Benedict Kobak Jr. go to law school?
James Benedict Kobak Jr. attended VIRGINIA.
What company does James Benedict Kobak Jr. work for?
James Benedict Kobak Jr. is associated with Hughes Hubbard & Reed in New York, NY.
Is James Benedict Kobak Jr. in good standing?
Not currently, James Benedict Kobak Jr.'s listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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