New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Gerard Murphy
St Johns Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1850312
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Gerard Murphy has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Gerard Murphy has carried New York bar registration 1850312 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 Wilmer Hale, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST JOHNS LAW SCHOOL (422 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, James Gerard 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 Gerard Murphy's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Law School alumni
Among the 123 St Johns Law School graduates in the New York register, James Gerard Murphy is longer-tenured than 41% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. St Johns Law School alumni
Years since admission - 123 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 59% higher than 41% of 123 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St Johns Law School's active-bar rate
Of St Johns Law School's 422 alumni in the New York register, 19.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1850312
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wilmer Hale
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (212) 295-6353
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Gerard 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 Gerard Murphy admitted to the bar?
James Gerard Murphy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did James Gerard Murphy go to law school?
James Gerard Murphy attended ST JOHNS LAW SCHOOL.
What company does James Gerard Murphy work for?
James Gerard Murphy is associated with Wilmer Hale in New York, NY.
Is James Gerard Murphy in good standing?
Yes, James Gerard Murphy holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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