New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Franklin Ross
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1948140
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 47 years on the register since a 1979 admission, James Franklin Ross ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 92% of the currently-active bar.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Franklin Ross is registered as bar number 1948140 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice 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 Ross And Hill, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10006. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James Franklin Ross sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match James Franklin Ross's 47 years since admission in 1979. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How James compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, James Franklin Ross is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,694 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1979 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1948140
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ross And Hill
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10006
- Phone
- (718) 855-2324
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. James Franklin Ross's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Franklin Ross admitted to the bar?
James Franklin Ross's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did James Franklin Ross go to law school?
James Franklin Ross attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does James Franklin Ross work for?
James Franklin Ross is associated with Ross And Hill in New York, NY.
Is James Franklin Ross in good standing?
Yes, James Franklin Ross holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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