New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Curtis Ackerman
Villanova University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Elmwood Park, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2046076
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Curtis Ackerman carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1986 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 40 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
- #2 of 34
- by tenure in Elmwood Park office peers
- Law school
- Villanova University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Curtis Ackerman is registered as bar number 2046076 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", 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 James C Ackerman Esq, located in Elmwood Park, NJ, ZIP 07407. Educational background: Villanova University School of Law (813 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, currently registered" 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 Elmwood Park, NJ office peers
Within Elmwood Park, NJ's 34-attorney local set, James Curtis Ackerman is #2 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Elmwood Park attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2
- City cohort
- 34
- Local percentile
- 3rd
- Admitted
- 1986
Nearest tenure peers in Elmwood Park
- Salvatore Robert Princiotto admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Thomas Melani admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Alan George Denee admitted 1981 · 45 yr
- Jessica F. Brazier admitted 1994 · 32 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 James compares to fellow Villanova University School Of Law alumni
Among the 686 Villanova University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Curtis Ackerman is longer-tenured than 99%.
40 years vs. Villanova University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 686 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 686 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
Villanova University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Villanova University School Of Law's 813 alumni in the New York register, 82.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2046076
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- James C Ackerman Esq
- City
- Elmwood Park, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07407
- Phone
- (908) 272-1112
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Curtis Ackerman's current status, "Suspended, currently registered", 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 Villanova University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1986 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1986), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1986 whose listed office city differs from Elmwood Park, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for James Curtis Ackerman: closest NY bar admission year outside NJ, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~35 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1986)
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Ackerman licensed?
James Ackerman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Curtis Ackerman admitted to the bar?
James Curtis Ackerman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did James Curtis Ackerman go to law school?
James Curtis Ackerman attended Villanova University School of Law.
What company does James Curtis Ackerman work for?
James Curtis Ackerman is associated with James C Ackerman Esq in Elmwood Park, NJ.
Is James Curtis Ackerman in good standing?
No, James Curtis Ackerman carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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