New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Leonard Woods
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in Armonk, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1516491
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Leonard Woods has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 55 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #7 of 254
- by tenure in Armonk office peers
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Leonard Woods has carried New York bar registration 1516491 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James L Woods, located in Armonk, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10504. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (3,256 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 55 years, James Leonard Woods 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 Leonard Woods's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
55 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
55 Top 2% higher than 98% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Armonk, NY office peers
Most of the 254 NY-registered attorneys in Armonk, NY outrank James Leonard Woods on tenure; this record sits at the 2nd local percentile (rank #7). See the Armonk attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #7
- City cohort
- 254
- Local percentile
- 2nd
- Admitted
- 1971
Nearest tenure peers in Armonk
- Rita Ann Wyatt admitted 1971 · 55 yr
- Charles Herman Lubochinski admitted 1972 · 54 yr
- Murray Steven Lubitz admitted 1973 · 53 yr
- Richard Marc Steuer admitted 1974 · 52 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.
How James compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, James Leonard Woods is longer-tenured than 99%.
55 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,236 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 · August 2026
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 37% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1516491
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- James L Woods
- City
- Armonk, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10504
- Phone
- (914) 273-8298
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Leonard Woods'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Woods licensed?
James Woods is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Leonard Woods admitted to the bar?
James Leonard Woods's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did James Leonard Woods go to law school?
James Leonard Woods attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Leonard Woods work for?
James Leonard Woods is associated with James L Woods in Armonk, NY.
Is James Leonard Woods in good standing?
Yes, James Leonard Woods holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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