New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James G. Murphy
Wake Forest University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2286193
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, James G. Murphy ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Wake Forest University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2286193 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James G. Murphy, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Metlife, Inc., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10166. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY (126 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, James G. Murphy still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match James G. Murphy's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How James compares to fellow Wake Forest University alumni
Among the 104 Wake Forest University graduates in the New York register, James G. Murphy is longer-tenured than 89% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Wake Forest University alumni
Years since admission - 104 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 11% higher than 89% of 104 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
Wake Forest University's active-bar rate
Of Wake Forest University's 126 alumni in the New York register, 73.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Wake Forest University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2286193
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Metlife, Inc.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10166
- Phone
- (908) 502-2830
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James G. 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 G. Murphy admitted to the bar?
James G. Murphy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did James G. Murphy go to law school?
James G. Murphy attended WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY.
What company does James G. Murphy work for?
James G. Murphy is associated with Metlife, Inc. in New York, NY.
Is James G. Murphy in good standing?
Yes, James G. Murphy holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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