New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Joseph Baranello
Thomas M Cooley Law Sch alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Cortland, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1701382
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Joseph Baranello has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Thomas M Cooley Law Sch
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Joseph Baranello has carried New York bar registration 1701382 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James J. Baranello, located in Cortland, NY (Cortland County), ZIP 13045. Educational background: THOMAS M COOLEY LAW SCH (9 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, James Joseph Baranello has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Joseph Baranello's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Thomas M Cooley Law Sch's active-bar rate
Of Thomas M Cooley Law Sch's 9 alumni in the New York register, 44.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Thomas M Cooley Law Sch alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1701382
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- James J. Baranello
- City
- Cortland, NY
- County
- Cortland
- ZIP Code
- 13045
- Phone
- (607) 758-8200
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Joseph Baranello'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 Baranello licensed?
James Baranello is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Joseph Baranello admitted to the bar?
James Joseph Baranello's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did James Joseph Baranello go to law school?
James Joseph Baranello attended THOMAS M COOLEY LAW SCH.
What company does James Joseph Baranello work for?
James Joseph Baranello is associated with James J. Baranello in Cortland, NY.
Is James Joseph Baranello in good standing?
Yes, James Joseph Baranello holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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