New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Cara Joy Fineman
Northeastern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Newton, MA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4169264
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Cara Joy Fineman carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2003 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 23 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #53 of 99
- by tenure in Newton office peers
- Law school
- Northeastern University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Cara Joy Fineman is registered as bar number 4169264 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 Boston College Law School Office Of Career Services, located in Newton, MA, ZIP 02459. Educational background: NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY (377 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.
Tenure among Newton, MA office peers
Against Newton, MA's 99-attorney NY register cohort, Cara Joy Fineman lands at the 53rd tenure percentile (rank #53). See the Newton attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #53
- City cohort
- 99
- Local percentile
- 53rd
- Admitted
- 2003
Nearest tenure peers in Newton
- Anna G Blumkin admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Matthew Jacob Fogelman admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Wesley Herman Kelman admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Ryan Christopher Williams admitted 2003 · 23 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Cara compares to fellow Northeastern University alumni
Among the 273 Northeastern University graduates in the New York register, Cara Joy Fineman is longer-tenured than 21%.
23 years vs. Northeastern University alumni
Years since admission - 273 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 79% higher than 21% of 273 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 · August 2026
Northeastern University's active-bar rate
Of Northeastern University's 377 alumni in the New York register, 68.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 83.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4169264
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Boston College Law School Office Of Career Services
- City
- Newton, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02459
- Phone
- (617) 552-2647
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Cara Joy Fineman's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Northeastern University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2003 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2003), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2003 whose listed office city differs from Newton, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Cara Joy Fineman: closest NY bar admission year outside MA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~100 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2003)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Cara Joy Fineman 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 Cara Fineman licensed?
Cara Fineman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Cara Joy Fineman admitted to the bar?
Cara Joy Fineman was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Cara Joy Fineman go to law school?
Cara Joy Fineman attended NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Cara Joy Fineman work for?
Cara Joy Fineman is associated with Boston College Law School Office Of Career Services in Newton, MA.
Is Cara Joy Fineman in good standing?
No, Cara Joy Fineman carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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