New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James S. Montana
Northwestern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1969. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1969
- Admitted
- 57
- Years in bar
- 2702314
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James S. Montana carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1969 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 57 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Northwestern University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James S. Montana is registered as bar number 2702314 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 57 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (572 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How James compares to fellow Northwestern University alumni
Among the 419 Northwestern University graduates in the New York register, James S. Montana is longer-tenured than 99%.
57 years vs. Northwestern University alumni
Years since admission - 419 NY-registered alumni of this school
57 Top 1% higher than 99% of 419 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 · September 2026
Northwestern University's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern University's 572 alumni in the New York register, 64.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1969 admission class today
Of the 1,864 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1969, 35.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2702314
- Year Admitted
- 1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James S. Montana's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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.
Near-tenure Northwestern University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1969 .
Same admission year (1969), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1969 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for James S. Montana with the closest admission year to 1969. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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James S. Montana carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Montana licensed?
James Montana is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James S. Montana admitted to the bar?
James S. Montana's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1969.
Where did James S. Montana go to law school?
James S. Montana attended NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
Is James S. Montana in good standing?
No, James S. Montana carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
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Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.