New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

James William Mason

Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1958. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1958
Admitted
68
Years in bar
1322247
NY reg #

The record in one line

James William Mason appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1958 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

68 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Incapacitated
current bar status: "Incapacitated"
Law school
Harvard Law School

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Incapacitated
incapacitated
Year admitted
1958
68 years
Law school
Harvard Law School
74.8% active rate
Registration
1322247
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James William Mason is registered as bar number 1322247 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 68 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: HARVARD LAW SCHOOL (9,205 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How James compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni

Among the 3,384 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, James William Mason is longer-tenured than 99%.

68 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni

Years since admission - 3,384 NY-registered alumni of this school

68 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,384 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 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 · August 2026

Harvard Law School's active-bar rate

Of Harvard Law School's 9,205 alumni in the New York register, 74.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg67%74.8%
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1958 admission class today

Of the 1,510 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1958, 4.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

-20%0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1958 class 67.2% 4.6% ▼ -93.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1958 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Incapacitated
Registration Number
1322247
Year Admitted
1958 (68 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James William Mason's current status, "Incapacitated", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Before you rely on this record

James William Mason is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is James Mason licensed?

James Mason is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James William Mason admitted to the bar?

James William Mason's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1958.

Where did James William Mason go to law school?

James William Mason attended HARVARD LAW SCHOOL.

Is James William Mason in good standing?

Not currently, James William Mason's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Cite this page & disclosure

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