New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Briscoe West
Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1738814
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Briscoe West has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Briscoe West has carried New York bar registration 1738814 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 Law Offices Of James Briscoe West PLLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. Educational background: Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, James Briscoe West 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 Briscoe West's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Among the 3,556 Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Briscoe West is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 3,556 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,556 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
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1738814
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of James Briscoe West PLLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 343-1000
Education
Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Briscoe West'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James West licensed?
James West is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Briscoe West admitted to the bar?
James Briscoe West's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did James Briscoe West go to law school?
James Briscoe West attended Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law.
What company does James Briscoe West work for?
James Briscoe West is associated with Law Offices Of James Briscoe West PLLC in New York, NY.
Is James Briscoe West in good standing?
Yes, James Briscoe West 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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