New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Mcdonough Murphy
American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in East Norwich, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1590405
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Mcdonough Murphy has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 55 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Mcdonough Murphy has carried New York bar registration 1590405 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 Murphy Lynch P.C., located in East Norwich, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11732. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (879 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 55 years, James Mcdonough Murphy 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 Mcdonough Murphy's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
55 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
55 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 American University alumni
Among the 646 American University graduates in the New York register, James Mcdonough Murphy is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. American University alumni
Years since admission - 646 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 646 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
American University's active-bar rate
Of American University's 879 alumni in the New York register, 68% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1590405
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Murphy Lynch P.C.
- City
- East Norwich, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11732
- Phone
- (516) 922-8030
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Mcdonough Murphy'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 Murphy licensed?
James Murphy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Mcdonough Murphy admitted to the bar?
James Mcdonough Murphy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did James Mcdonough Murphy go to law school?
James Mcdonough Murphy attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Mcdonough Murphy work for?
James Mcdonough Murphy is associated with Murphy Lynch P.C. in East Norwich, NY.
Is James Mcdonough Murphy in good standing?
Yes, James Mcdonough Murphy holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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