New York attorney record
James Wallace Laist
James Wallace Laist is an attorney registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 1207844, admitted in 1937. The current public license status is "Deceased" as of 2026-06-13.
Record of record is marked deceased.
This is a historical record retained from the official roster.
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Experience vs. active New York attorneys
State median: 20 yrs
89 yrs admitted — more experience than ~100% of active New York attorneys.
Years since admission, active New York attorneys with a published admission year (n = 333,133). This attorney's band is highlighted.
License & registration
| Full name | James Wallace Laist |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 1207844 |
| License status | Deceased |
| Admission year | 1937 |
| Law school | FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL |
| Business location | Not on record |
| Firm | Not on record |
| 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 Wallace Laist a licensed attorney in New York?
James Wallace Laist is registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 1207844. The current public license status of record is "Deceased" as of 2026-06-13.
Has James Wallace Laist been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in James Wallace Laist's current public license status of record per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit.
What is James Wallace Laist's bar number?
James Wallace Laist's New York bar/registration number is 1207844, 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 Wallace Laist admitted to practice law?
James Wallace Laist was admitted in 1937 — about 89 years since admission per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. Law school of record: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
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