New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Randolph Clark
Wester New England alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2355709
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, James Randolph Clark ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #597 of 3,677
- by tenure in Albany office peers
- Law school
- Wester New England
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2355709 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Randolph Clark, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Law Offices Of James R. Clark, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12212. Educational background: WESTER NEW ENGLAND.
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, James Randolph Clark still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match James Randolph Clark's 36 years since admission in 1990.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Albany, NY office peers
James Randolph Clark is earlier in the Albany, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #597 of 3,677 (16th percentile). See the Albany attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #597
- City cohort
- 3,677
- Local percentile
- 16th
- Admitted
- 1990
Nearest tenure peers in Albany
- Michael Antony Avella admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Stephanie J. Batcheller admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Peter Paul Berkery admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Dale A. Black-Pennington admitted 1990 · 36 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2355709
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of James R. Clark
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12212
- Phone
- (518) 541-5225
Education
WESTER NEW ENGLAND
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Randolph Clark's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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.
Same admission year (1990), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1990 whose listed office city differs from Albany, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for James Randolph Clark: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~3,678 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1990)
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 Clark licensed?
James Clark is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Randolph Clark admitted to the bar?
James Randolph Clark's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did James Randolph Clark go to law school?
James Randolph Clark attended WESTER NEW ENGLAND.
What company does James Randolph Clark work for?
James Randolph Clark is associated with Law Offices Of James R. Clark in Albany, NY.
Is James Randolph Clark in good standing?
Yes, James Randolph Clark holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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