New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Terence Prendergast
Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1957. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1957
- Admitted
- 69
- Years in bar
- 1520261
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Terence Prendergast's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1957 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 69 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Michigan
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Terence Prendergast is registered as bar number 1520261 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 69 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: MICHIGAN (126 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How James compares to fellow Michigan alumni
Among the 75 Michigan graduates in the New York register, James Terence Prendergast is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
69 years vs. Michigan alumni
Years since admission - 75 NY-registered alumni of this school
69 Top 1% higher than 99% of 75 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Michigan's active-bar rate
Of Michigan's 126 alumni in the New York register, 46% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Michigan alumni, active-bar rate
The 1957 admission class today
Of the 1,265 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1957, 3.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1520261
- Year Admitted
- 1957 (69 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Terence Prendergast's current status, "Deceased", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Prendergast licensed?
James Prendergast is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Terence Prendergast admitted to the bar?
James Terence Prendergast's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1957.
Where did James Terence Prendergast go to law school?
James Terence Prendergast attended MICHIGAN.
Is James Terence Prendergast in good standing?
James Terence Prendergast's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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