New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Edward Patterson
Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Morristown, NJ. 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
- 1928498
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Edward Patterson 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
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Edward Patterson has carried New York bar registration 1928498 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Mcelroy Deutsch, located in Morristown, NJ, ZIP 07962. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, James Edward Patterson 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 Edward Patterson'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 Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, James Edward Patterson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,422 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
Cornell Law School's active-bar rate
Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cornell 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
- 1928498
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mcelroy Deutsch
- City
- Morristown, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07962
- Phone
- (973) 993-8100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Edward Patterson'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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James Edward Patterson's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Patterson licensed?
James Patterson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Edward Patterson admitted to the bar?
James Edward Patterson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did James Edward Patterson go to law school?
James Edward Patterson attended Cornell Law School.
What company does James Edward Patterson work for?
James Edward Patterson is associated with Mcelroy Deutsch in Morristown, NJ.
Is James Edward Patterson in good standing?
Yes, James Edward Patterson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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