New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James C. Scoville
Univ Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2215127
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, James C. Scoville ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2215127 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James C. Scoville, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, located in London Ec4y 0ay. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV OF CHICAGO (191 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, James C. Scoville still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match James C. Scoville's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Univ Of Chicago alumni
Among the 143 Univ Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, James C. Scoville is longer-tenured than 32% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Univ Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 143 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 68% higher than 32% of 143 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
Univ Of Chicago's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Chicago's 191 alumni in the New York register, 46.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2215127
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
- City
- London Ec4y 0ay
- Phone
- 44 20 7786 9000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James C. Scoville'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.
Other Attorneys at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Scoville licensed?
James Scoville is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James C. Scoville admitted to the bar?
James C. Scoville's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did James C. Scoville go to law school?
James C. Scoville attended UNIV OF CHICAGO.
What company does James C. Scoville work for?
James C. Scoville is associated with Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in London Ec4y 0ay.
Is James C. Scoville in good standing?
Yes, James C. Scoville holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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