New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James George Rickards
Univ Of Pennsylvania 1977(J.D.) (Nyu ,Ll.M.1980) alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Portsmouth, NH. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1686302
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James George Rickards carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1980 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #3 of 36
- by tenure in Portsmouth office peers
- Law school
- Univ Of Pennsylvania 1977(J.D.) (Nyu ,Ll.M.1980)
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James George Rickards is registered as bar number 1686302 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James G. Rickards, located in Portsmouth, NH, ZIP 03801. Educational background: UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA 1977(J.D.) (NYU ,LL.M.1980).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Portsmouth, NH office peers
Within Portsmouth, NH's 36-attorney local set, James George Rickards is #3 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Portsmouth attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #3
- City cohort
- 36
- Local percentile
- 6th
- Admitted
- 1980
Nearest tenure peers in Portsmouth
- Duncan J. Maccallum admitted 1981 · 45 yr
- Lawrence Bryan Gormley admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- Daniel C. Hoefle admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- William Cadreact Viets admitted 1978 · 48 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 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1686302
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- James G. Rickards
- City
- Portsmouth, NH
- ZIP Code
- 03801
- Phone
- (203) 858-5543
Education
UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA 1977(J.D.) (NYU ,LL.M.1980)
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James George Rickards's current status, "Delinquent", 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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James George Rickards carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Rickards licensed?
James Rickards is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James George Rickards admitted to the bar?
James George Rickards's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did James George Rickards go to law school?
James George Rickards attended UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA 1977(J.D.) (NYU ,LL.M.1980).
What company does James George Rickards work for?
James George Rickards is associated with James G. Rickards in Portsmouth, NH.
Is James George Rickards in good standing?
No, James George Rickards carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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