New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Gaither Samson
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 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.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1128701
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Gaither Samson has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 52 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Gaither Samson has carried New York bar registration 1128701 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. 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. Samson, Esq, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10128. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 52 years, James Gaither Samson 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 Gaither Samson's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
52 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
52 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 University Of Virginia alumni
Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, James Gaither Samson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,300 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1128701
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- James G. Samson, Esq
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10128
- Phone
- (212) 348-2980
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Gaither Samson'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 Samson licensed?
James Samson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Gaither Samson admitted to the bar?
James Gaither Samson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did James Gaither Samson go to law school?
James Gaither Samson attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
What company does James Gaither Samson work for?
James Gaither Samson is associated with James G. Samson, Esq in New York, NY.
Is James Gaither Samson in good standing?
Yes, James Gaither Samson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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