New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard A. James
Rutgers alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2769859
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard A. James carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1996 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 30 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Rutgers
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard A. James is registered as bar number 2769859 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Engram, Dixon & Mckoy, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10032. Educational background: RUTGERS (1,109 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Richard compares to fellow Rutgers alumni
Among the 638 Rutgers graduates in the New York register, Richard A. James is longer-tenured than 73% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Rutgers alumni
Years since admission - 638 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 27% higher than 73% of 638 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
Rutgers's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers's 1,109 alumni in the New York register, 54.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Rutgers alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2769859
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Engram, Dixon & Mckoy
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10032
- Phone
- (212) 808-0588
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard A. James's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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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Richard A. James carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard James licensed?
Richard James is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard A. James admitted to the bar?
Richard A. James's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Richard A. James go to law school?
Richard A. James attended RUTGERS.
What company does Richard A. James work for?
Richard A. James is associated with Engram, Dixon & Mckoy in New York, NY.
Is Richard A. James in good standing?
No, Richard A. James carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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