New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James S. Morris
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1967, registered office in Amenia, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1967
- Admitted
- 59
- Years in bar
- 1465517
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James S. Morris has spent 59 years on the register since admission in 1967, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 59 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James S. Morris has carried New York bar registration 1465517 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James S. Morris Attorney At Law, located in Amenia, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12501. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,210 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 59 years, James S. Morris 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 S. Morris's 59 years since a 1967 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
59 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
59 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, James S. Morris is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
59 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
59 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,183 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 · May 2026
St Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St Johns University's 5,210 alumni in the New York register, 47.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1967 admission class today
Of the 1,782 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1967, 32.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1465517
- Year Admitted
- 1967 (59 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- James S. Morris Attorney At Law
- City
- Amenia, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12501
- Phone
- (845) 789-1212
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James S. Morris's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Morris licensed?
James Morris is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James S. Morris admitted to the bar?
James S. Morris's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1967.
Where did James S. Morris go to law school?
James S. Morris attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does James S. Morris work for?
James S. Morris is associated with James S. Morris Attorney At Law in Amenia, NY.
Is James S. Morris in good standing?
Yes, James S. Morris holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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