New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James A. Abrams
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Mount Vernon, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2383172
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, James A. Abrams ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers School Of Law - Newark
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2383172 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James A. Abrams, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James A. Abrams Esq., located in Mount Vernon, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10552. Educational background: Rutgers School of Law - Newark (2,131 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, James A. Abrams 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 James A. Abrams's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 James compares to fellow Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Among the 1,756 Rutgers School Of Law - Newark graduates in the New York register, James A. Abrams is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Years since admission - 1,756 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,756 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's 2,131 alumni in the New York register, 78.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2383172
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- James A. Abrams Esq.
- City
- Mount Vernon, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10552
- Phone
- (914) 439-4716
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James A. Abrams'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 James Abrams licensed?
James Abrams is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James A. Abrams admitted to the bar?
James A. Abrams's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did James A. Abrams go to law school?
James A. Abrams attended Rutgers School of Law - Newark.
What company does James A. Abrams work for?
James A. Abrams is associated with James A. Abrams Esq. in Mount Vernon, NY.
Is James A. Abrams in good standing?
Yes, James A. Abrams 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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