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 August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Law school
Ohio Northern University
64.1% active rate
Registration
2779486
NY registration #

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 (209 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.

30 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

How David compares to fellow Ohio Northern University alumni

Among the 101 Ohio Northern University graduates in the New York register, David Kenneth James is longer-tenured than 58%.

30 years vs. Ohio Northern University alumni

Years since admission - 101 NY-registered alumni of this school

30 Top 42% higher than 58% of 101 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Ohio Northern University's active-bar rate

Of Ohio Northern University's 209 alumni in the New York register, 64.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%64.1%
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, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1996 class 67.2% 62.8% â–¼ -6.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1996 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2779486
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

ZIP Code
01532
Phone
(978) 808-7494

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

David Kenneth James's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for David Kenneth James with the closest admission year to 1996. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

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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Before you rely on this record

David Kenneth James's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

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").

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.