New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Richard Markowitz
Yale Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 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.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 2299832
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Richard Markowitz has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #8 of 334
- by tenure in Ithaca office peers
- Law school
- Yale Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Richard Markowitz has carried New York bar registration 2299832 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James R. Markowitz Esq., located in Ithaca, NY (Tompkins County), ZIP 14850. Educational background: YALE LAW SCHOOL (5,877 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, James Richard Markowitz 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 Richard Markowitz's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 Top 4% higher than 96% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Ithaca, NY office peers
Most of the 334 NY-registered attorneys in Ithaca, NY outrank James Richard Markowitz on tenure; this record sits at the 2nd local percentile (rank #8). See the Ithaca attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #8
- City cohort
- 334
- Local percentile
- 2nd
- Admitted
- 1972
Nearest tenure peers in Ithaca
- Dirk Adair Galbraith admitted 1972 · 54 yr
- Richard S. Booth admitted 1973 · 53 yr
- Robert A. Hillman admitted 1973 · 53 yr
- Jerilyn Angeli Nicoll admitted 1973 · 53 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How James compares to fellow Yale Law School alumni
Among the 1,377 Yale Law School graduates in the New York register, James Richard Markowitz is longer-tenured than 99%.
54 years vs. Yale Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,377 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,377 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 · August 2026
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 40% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2299832
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- James R. Markowitz Esq.
- City
- Ithaca, NY
- County
- Tompkins
- ZIP Code
- 14850
- Phone
- (607) 272-8056
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Richard Markowitz's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Markowitz licensed?
James Markowitz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Richard Markowitz admitted to the bar?
James Richard Markowitz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did James Richard Markowitz go to law school?
James Richard Markowitz attended YALE LAW SCHOOL.
What company does James Richard Markowitz work for?
James Richard Markowitz is associated with James R. Markowitz Esq. in Ithaca, NY.
Is James Richard Markowitz in good standing?
Yes, James Richard Markowitz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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