New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Alexander Tanford
Duke alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1799279
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Alexander Tanford appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1977 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 49 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Duke
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Alexander Tanford is registered as bar number 1799279 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 49 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: DUKE (389 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How James compares to fellow Duke alumni
Among the 274 Duke graduates in the New York register, James Alexander Tanford is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Duke alumni
Years since admission - 274 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 274 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
Duke's active-bar rate
Of Duke's 389 alumni in the New York register, 62.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 1799279
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Alexander Tanford's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside 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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James Alexander Tanford is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Tanford licensed?
James Tanford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Alexander Tanford admitted to the bar?
James Alexander Tanford's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did James Alexander Tanford go to law school?
James Alexander Tanford attended DUKE.
Is James Alexander Tanford in good standing?
Not currently, James Alexander Tanford's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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