New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Kenneth James
Ohio Northern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Northborough, MA. 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
- 2779486
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, David Kenneth James ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Ohio Northern University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2779486 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David Kenneth James, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Northborough, MA, ZIP 01532. Educational background: OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY (212 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, David Kenneth James still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match David Kenneth James's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How David compares to fellow Ohio Northern University alumni
Among the 102 Ohio Northern University graduates in the New York register, David Kenneth James is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Ohio Northern University alumni
Years since admission - 102 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 41% higher than 59% of 102 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
Ohio Northern University's active-bar rate
Of Ohio Northern University's 212 alumni in the New York register, 65.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Ohio Northern University 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
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2779486
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Northborough, MA
- ZIP Code
- 01532
- Phone
- (978) 808-7494
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Kenneth James's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David James licensed?
David James is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Kenneth James admitted to the bar?
David Kenneth James's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did David Kenneth James go to law school?
David Kenneth James attended OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY.
Is David Kenneth James in good standing?
Yes, David Kenneth James holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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