New York attorney record
James Harry Hancock
James Harry Hancock is an attorney registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 1165893, admitted in 1966. The current public license status is "Delinquent" as of 2026-06-13.
License status of record is inactive.
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Experience vs. active New York attorneys
State median: 20 yrs
60 yrs admitted — more experience than ~100% of active New York attorneys.
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License & registration
| Full name | James Harry Hancock |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 1165893 |
| License status | Inactive official status of record: “Delinquent” |
| Admission year | 1966 |
| Law school | VANDERBILT LAW SCHOOL |
| Business location | New York, NY |
| Firm | Seward & Kissel, LLP |
| Discipline standing | No disbarment or suspension is reflected in the current public status. Itemized disciplinary orders are not yet integrated for New York; see the official source for the full record. |
Federal court activity
Federal court activity has not been compiled for this attorney yet.
Source & last updated
Source: NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is James Harry Hancock a licensed attorney in New York?
James Harry Hancock is registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 1165893. The current public license status of record is "Delinquent" as of 2026-06-13.
Has James Harry Hancock been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in James Harry Hancock's current public license status of record per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit.
What is James Harry Hancock's bar number?
James Harry Hancock's New York bar/registration number is 1165893, assigned by the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
When was James Harry Hancock admitted to practice law?
James Harry Hancock was admitted in 1966 — about 60 years since admission per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. Law school of record: VANDERBILT LAW SCHOOL.
Where is James Harry Hancock's law office?
The NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit record lists a business location of New York, NY and the firm Seward & Kissel, LLP for James Harry Hancock. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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