New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Berton Lewis
Catholic University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1954. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1954
- Admitted
- 72
- Years in bar
- 1250059
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Berton Lewis's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1954 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 72 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Catholic University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Berton Lewis is registered as bar number 1250059 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 72 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (328 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How James compares to fellow Catholic University alumni
Among the 207 Catholic University graduates in the New York register, James Berton Lewis is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
72 years vs. Catholic University alumni
Years since admission - 207 NY-registered alumni of this school
72 Top 1% higher than 99% of 207 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Catholic University's active-bar rate
Of Catholic University's 328 alumni in the New York register, 58.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Catholic University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1954 admission class today
Of the 1,217 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1954, 0.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1250059
- Year Admitted
- 1954 (72 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Berton Lewis's current status, "Deceased", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Lewis licensed?
James Lewis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Berton Lewis admitted to the bar?
James Berton Lewis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1954.
Where did James Berton Lewis go to law school?
James Berton Lewis attended CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.
Is James Berton Lewis in good standing?
James Berton Lewis's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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