New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

James John Boland

Northwestern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2019, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2019
Admitted
7
Years in bar
5648514
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2019, James John Boland has built 7 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

7 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Northwestern University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2019
7 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Northwestern University
66.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5648514
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5648514 on the New York register belongs to James John Boland, currently in active 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 Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (570 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

James John Boland is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

7 years into an active New York practice since a 2019 admission, James John Boland sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

7 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

7 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

How James compares to fellow Northwestern University alumni

Among the 422 Northwestern University graduates in the New York register, James John Boland is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

7 years vs. Northwestern University alumni

Years since admission - 422 NY-registered alumni of this school

7 Top 100% higher than 0% of 422 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 · May 2026

Northwestern University's active-bar rate

Of Northwestern University's 570 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Northwestern University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%66.7%
Northwestern University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2019 admission class today

Of the 8,536 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2019, 92.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2019 class 66.2% 92.5% ▲ +39.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2019 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5648514
Year Admitted
2019 (7 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Dec 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
ZIP Code
60606
Phone
(312) 360-6548

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James John Boland'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

James John Boland'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 James Boland licensed?

James Boland is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James John Boland admitted to the bar?

James John Boland has been on the New York bar register since 2019.

Where did James John Boland go to law school?

James John Boland attended NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.

What company does James John Boland work for?

James John Boland is associated with Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP in Chicago, IL.

Is James John Boland in good standing?

Yes, James John Boland holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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