New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Mechta
Ny Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1956. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1956
- Admitted
- 70
- Years in bar
- 1347194
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Mechta's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1956 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 70 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Ny Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Mechta is registered as bar number 1347194 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 70 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NY LAW SCHOOL (203 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 Ny Law School alumni
Among the 104 Ny Law School graduates in the New York register, James Mechta is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
70 years vs. Ny Law School alumni
Years since admission - 104 NY-registered alumni of this school
70 Top 1% higher than 99% of 104 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Ny Law School's active-bar rate
Of Ny Law School's 203 alumni in the New York register, 35% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Ny Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1956 admission class today
Of the 1,325 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1956, 4.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1347194
- Year Admitted
- 1956 (70 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Mechta'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 Mechta licensed?
James Mechta is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Mechta admitted to the bar?
James Mechta's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1956.
Where did James Mechta go to law school?
James Mechta attended NY LAW SCHOOL.
Is James Mechta in good standing?
James Mechta's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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