New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James David Simpson Jr
Washington Lee Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1999978
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James David Simpson Jr has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington Lee Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James David Simpson Jr has carried New York bar registration 1999978 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 Hunton Andrews Kurth, located in London Ec3a 8ep. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WASHINGTON LEE UNIV (6 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, James David Simpson Jr 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 David Simpson Jr's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Washington Lee Univ's active-bar rate
Of Washington Lee Univ's 6 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Washington Lee Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1999978
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hunton Andrews Kurth
- City
- London Ec3a 8ep
- Phone
- 44(0)20 72205607
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James David Simpson Jr'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 Hunton Andrews Kurth
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Simpson licensed?
James Simpson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James David Simpson Jr admitted to the bar?
James David Simpson Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did James David Simpson Jr go to law school?
James David Simpson Jr attended WASHINGTON LEE UNIV.
What company does James David Simpson Jr work for?
James David Simpson Jr is associated with Hunton Andrews Kurth in London Ec3a 8ep.
Is James David Simpson Jr in good standing?
Yes, James David Simpson Jr 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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