New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

James Stewart Scott

Hofstra alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1989
Admitted
37
Years in bar
2247351
NY reg #

The record in one line

James Stewart Scott carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1989 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

37 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Hofstra

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Hofstra
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2247351
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James Stewart Scott is registered as bar number 2247351 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Shearman & Sterling, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOFSTRA.

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, 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.

How James compares to fellow Hofstra alumni

Among the 1,307 Hofstra graduates in the New York register, James Stewart Scott is longer-tenured than 73% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

37 years vs. Hofstra alumni

Years since admission - 1,307 NY-registered alumni of this school

37 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,307 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

The 1989 admission class today

Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1989 class 66.2% 70.8% ▲ +6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1989 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2247351
Year Admitted
1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Mar 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Shearman & Sterling
City
New York, NY
County
New York
ZIP Code
10022
Phone
(212) 848-7702

Education

HOFSTRA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Stewart Scott's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Other Attorneys at Shearman & Sterling

Stuart Jay Baskin Currently registered Alexandria Lynne Becker Currently registered Alixandra Rainie Blitz Suspended, delinquent Ana Beatriz Boza Suspended, delinquent Sara T. Chin Suspended, delinquent
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Before you rely on this record

James Stewart Scott carries a "Suspended, 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 Scott licensed?

James Scott is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Stewart Scott admitted to the bar?

James Stewart Scott's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.

Where did James Stewart Scott go to law school?

James Stewart Scott attended HOFSTRA.

What company does James Stewart Scott work for?

James Stewart Scott is associated with Shearman & Sterling in New York, NY.

Is James Stewart Scott in good standing?

No, James Stewart Scott carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.

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