New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Russell Williams Iii
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Montclair, NJ. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4389862
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Russell Williams Iii appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2006 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 20 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- #125 of 188
- by tenure in Montclair office peers
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Russell Williams Iii is registered as bar number 4389862 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Rights, located in Montclair, NJ, ZIP 07042. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
Tenure among Montclair, NJ office peers
Against Montclair, NJ's 188-attorney NY register cohort, James Russell Williams Iii lands at the 66th tenure percentile (rank #125). 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. See the Montclair attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #125
- City cohort
- 188
- Local percentile
- 66th
- Admitted
- 2006
Nearest tenure peers in Montclair
- Jean Desales Barrett admitted 2006 · 20 yr
- Bernard John Cooney admitted 2006 · 20 yr
- Mark Anthony Fantin admitted 2006 · 20 yr
- Henry Nicholas Kolbe admitted 2006 · 20 yr
Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How James compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, James Russell Williams Iii is longer-tenured than 74% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 26% higher than 74% of 8,694 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 4389862
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Rights
- City
- Montclair, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07042
- Phone
- (973) 744-8737
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Russell Williams Iii's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Williams licensed?
James Williams is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Russell Williams Iii admitted to the bar?
James Russell Williams Iii was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did James Russell Williams Iii go to law school?
James Russell Williams Iii attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does James Russell Williams Iii work for?
James Russell Williams Iii is associated with The Rights in Montclair, NJ.
Is James Russell Williams Iii in good standing?
Not currently, James Russell Williams Iii's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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