New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Blair Newman
Univ. Of Alabama alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Mobile, AL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4599460
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Blair Newman appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2008 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 18 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- #8 of 17
- by tenure in Mobile office peers
- Law school
- Univ. Of Alabama
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Blair Newman is registered as bar number 4599460 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Mcdowell Knight LLC, located in Mobile, AL, ZIP 36602. Educational background: UNIV. OF ALABAMA (3 registered alumni).
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.
Tenure among Mobile, AL office peers
In the small Mobile, AL cohort (17 with admission years), James Blair Newman ranks #8 by tenure. See the Mobile attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #8
- City cohort
- 17
- Local percentile
- 41st
- Admitted
- 2008
Nearest tenure peers in Mobile
- Rebecca Lindley Maisel admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Christopher John Bodnar admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- Jennifer Leigh Roselius admitted 2007 · 19 yr
- Mary Kristen Frank admitted 2010 · 16 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 4599460
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mcdowell Knight LLC
- City
- Mobile, AL
- ZIP Code
- 36602
- Phone
- (251) 432-5300
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Blair Newman's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Newman licensed?
James Newman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Blair Newman admitted to the bar?
James Blair Newman was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did James Blair Newman go to law school?
James Blair Newman attended UNIV. OF ALABAMA.
What company does James Blair Newman work for?
James Blair Newman is associated with Mcdowell Knight LLC in Mobile, AL.
Is James Blair Newman in good standing?
Not currently, James Blair Newman's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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