New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

James Edward Terrell

Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1970
Admitted
56
Years in bar
1216175
NY reg #

The record in one line

James Edward Terrell appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1970 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

56 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Harvard
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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1970
56 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1216175
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James Edward Terrell is registered as bar number 1216175 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: HARVARD.

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 Harvard alumni

Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, James Edward Terrell is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

56 years vs. Harvard alumni

Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school

56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 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 1970 admission class today

Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1970 class 66.2% 36.5% ▼ -44.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1970 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
1216175
Year Admitted
1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Education

HARVARD

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. James Edward Terrell's current status is "Resigned".

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.

Before you rely on this record

James Edward Terrell is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is James Terrell licensed?

James Terrell is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Edward Terrell admitted to the bar?

James Edward Terrell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.

Where did James Edward Terrell go to law school?

James Edward Terrell attended HARVARD.

Is James Edward Terrell in good standing?

Not currently, James Edward Terrell'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.