New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Matthew Simpson
University Of Memphis Humphreys School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Oxford, MS. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5039862
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, James Matthew Simpson has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 25% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #4 of 6
- by tenure in Oxford office peers
- Law school
- University Of Memphis Humphreys School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5039862 on the New York register belongs to James Matthew Simpson, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Simpson & Lillie, PLLC, located in Oxford, MS, ZIP 38655. Educational background: University of Memphis Humphreys School of Law (26 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James Matthew Simpson is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, James Matthew Simpson sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 75% higher than 25% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Oxford, MS office peers
In the small Oxford, MS cohort (6 with admission years), James Matthew Simpson ranks #4 by tenure. See the Oxford attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #4
- City cohort
- 6
- Local percentile
- 50th
- Admitted
- 2012
Nearest tenure peers in Oxford
- Jade Alexander Craig admitted 2014 · 12 yr
- Richard Runft Barrett admitted 2019 · 7 yr
- Kimberly Brooke Reeves admitted 2022 · 4 yr
- Maria Gabriela Ungo admitted 2001 · 25 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
University Of Memphis Humphreys School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Memphis Humphreys School Of Law's 26 alumni in the New York register, 88.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5039862
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Simpson & Lillie, PLLC
- City
- Oxford, MS
- ZIP Code
- 38655
- Phone
- (662) 638-3235
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Matthew Simpson's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure University Of Memphis Humphreys School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2012 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2012), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2012 whose listed office city differs from Oxford, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for James Matthew Simpson with the closest admission year to 2012. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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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 Matthew Simpson admitted to the bar?
James Matthew Simpson has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did James Matthew Simpson go to law school?
James Matthew Simpson attended University of Memphis Humphreys School of Law.
What company does James Matthew Simpson work for?
James Matthew Simpson is associated with Simpson & Lillie, PLLC in Oxford, MS.
Is James Matthew Simpson in good standing?
Yes, James Matthew Simpson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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