New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Sollee Buino
Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Chicago, IL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4433249
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Sollee Buino has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Sollee Buino carries New York bar registration 4433249, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Illinois Appellate Court, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60601. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James Sollee Buino remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Sollee Buino was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, James Sollee Buino is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 14% higher than 86% of 3,422 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 · May 2026
Cornell Law School's active-bar rate
Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4433249
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Illinois Appellate Court
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60601
- Phone
- (312) 793-1141
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Sollee Buino'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 Buino licensed?
James Buino is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Sollee Buino admitted to the bar?
James Sollee Buino was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did James Sollee Buino go to law school?
James Sollee Buino attended Cornell Law School.
What company does James Sollee Buino work for?
James Sollee Buino is associated with Illinois Appellate Court in Chicago, IL.
Is James Sollee Buino in good standing?
Yes, James Sollee Buino holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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