New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Lawrence Ross
Duquesne University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1316140
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Lawrence Ross has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 53 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duquesne University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Lawrence Ross has carried New York bar registration 1316140 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Freehill Hogan & Mahar, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY (112 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 53 years, James Lawrence Ross 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 Lawrence Ross's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
53 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
53 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Duquesne University alumni
Among the 83 Duquesne University graduates in the New York register, James Lawrence Ross is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
53 years vs. Duquesne University alumni
Years since admission - 83 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 83 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
Duquesne University's active-bar rate
Of Duquesne University's 112 alumni in the New York register, 63.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duquesne University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1316140
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Freehill Hogan & Mahar
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10005
- Phone
- (212) 425-1900
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Lawrence Ross'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Ross licensed?
James Ross is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Lawrence Ross admitted to the bar?
James Lawrence Ross's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did James Lawrence Ross go to law school?
James Lawrence Ross attended DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Lawrence Ross work for?
James Lawrence Ross is associated with Freehill Hogan & Mahar in New York, NY.
Is James Lawrence Ross in good standing?
Yes, James Lawrence Ross holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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