New York attorney record
James Richard Nelson
James Richard Nelson is an attorney registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 1274919, admitted in 1975. 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.
A summary of the public record — not a rating of skill, not a recommendation, not legal advice.
Experience vs. active New York attorneys
State median: 20 yrs
51 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 Richard Nelson |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 1274919 |
| License status | Deceased |
| Admission year | 1975 |
| Law school | RUTGERS |
| 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 Richard Nelson a licensed attorney in New York?
James Richard Nelson is registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 1274919. The current public license status of record is "Deceased" as of 2026-06-13.
Has James Richard Nelson been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in James Richard Nelson's current public license status of record per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit.
What is James Richard Nelson's bar number?
James Richard Nelson's New York bar/registration number is 1274919, 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 Richard Nelson admitted to practice law?
James Richard Nelson was admitted in 1975 — about 51 years since admission per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. Law school of record: RUTGERS.
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