New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Benjamin Reich
Case Western Reserve Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1960. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1960
- Admitted
- 66
- Years in bar
- 1555481
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Benjamin Reich's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1960 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 66 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Case Western Reserve Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Benjamin Reich is registered as bar number 1555481 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 66 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIV (154 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 Case Western Reserve Univ alumni
Among the 138 Case Western Reserve Univ graduates in the New York register, James Benjamin Reich is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
66 years vs. Case Western Reserve Univ alumni
Years since admission - 138 NY-registered alumni of this school
66 Top 1% higher than 99% of 138 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Case Western Reserve Univ's active-bar rate
Of Case Western Reserve Univ's 154 alumni in the New York register, 48.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Case Western Reserve Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1960 admission class today
Of the 1,499 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1960, 9.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1555481
- Year Admitted
- 1960 (66 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Benjamin Reich'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 Reich licensed?
James Reich is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Benjamin Reich admitted to the bar?
James Benjamin Reich's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1960.
Where did James Benjamin Reich go to law school?
James Benjamin Reich attended CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIV.
Is James Benjamin Reich in good standing?
James Benjamin Reich's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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