New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John Jacques Benson
Villanova alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4223921
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Jacques Benson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2004 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 22 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Villanova
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Jacques Benson is registered as bar number 4223921 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 Watson Farley & Williams LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VILLANOVA (261 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.
How John compares to fellow Villanova alumni
Among the 157 Villanova graduates in the New York register, John Jacques Benson is longer-tenured than 29% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Villanova alumni
Years since admission - 157 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 71% higher than 29% of 157 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
Villanova's active-bar rate
Of Villanova's 261 alumni in the New York register, 59% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Villanova alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 4223921
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Watson Farley & Williams LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 922-2235
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Jacques Benson'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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John Jacques Benson is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Benson licensed?
John Benson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Jacques Benson admitted to the bar?
John Jacques Benson was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did John Jacques Benson go to law school?
John Jacques Benson attended VILLANOVA.
What company does John Jacques Benson work for?
John Jacques Benson is associated with Watson Farley & Williams LLP in New York, NY.
Is John Jacques Benson in good standing?
Not currently, John Jacques Benson's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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