New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James M. Murphy
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 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.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2326445
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James M. Murphy appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1990 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 36 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James M. Murphy is registered as bar number 2326445 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Spivak Lipton LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10018. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How James compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, James M. Murphy is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 9% higher than 91% of 4,467 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
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2326445
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Spivak Lipton LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10018
- Phone
- (212) 765-2100
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James M. Murphy's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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James M. Murphy is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Murphy licensed?
James Murphy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James M. Murphy admitted to the bar?
James M. Murphy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did James M. Murphy go to law school?
James M. Murphy attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does James M. Murphy work for?
James M. Murphy is associated with Spivak Lipton LLP in New York, NY.
Is James M. Murphy in good standing?
Not currently, James M. Murphy's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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