New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James O. Chamberlain
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Forest Hills, 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
- 1712421
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James O. Chamberlain 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
- New York University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James O. Chamberlain has carried New York bar registration 1712421 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 James O Chamberlain Esq, located in Forest Hills, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11375. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, James O. Chamberlain 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 O. Chamberlain'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
How James compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James O. Chamberlain is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 13,304 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law 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
- 1712421
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- James O Chamberlain Esq
- City
- Forest Hills, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11375
- Phone
- (718) 268-8455
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James O. Chamberlain'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 Chamberlain licensed?
James Chamberlain is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James O. Chamberlain admitted to the bar?
James O. Chamberlain's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did James O. Chamberlain go to law school?
James O. Chamberlain attended New York University School of Law.
What company does James O. Chamberlain work for?
James O. Chamberlain is associated with James O Chamberlain Esq in Forest Hills, NY.
Is James O. Chamberlain in good standing?
Yes, James O. Chamberlain holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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