New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Joseph Croteau
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Nashville, TN. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4370672
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Joseph Croteau 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
- Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Joseph Croteau carries New York bar registration 4370672, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Markel, located in Nashville, TN, ZIP 37215. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law (4,142 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James Joseph Croteau 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 Joseph Croteau 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 Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni
Among the 3,317 Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Joseph Croteau is longer-tenured than 81% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 3,317 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 19% higher than 81% of 3,317 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
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law's 4,142 alumni in the New York register, 86.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law 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
- 4370672
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Markel
- City
- Nashville, TN
- ZIP Code
- 37215
- Phone
- (212) 898-6686
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Joseph Croteau'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 Croteau licensed?
James Croteau is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Joseph Croteau admitted to the bar?
James Joseph Croteau was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did James Joseph Croteau go to law school?
James Joseph Croteau attended Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law.
What company does James Joseph Croteau work for?
James Joseph Croteau is associated with Markel in Nashville, TN.
Is James Joseph Croteau in good standing?
Yes, James Joseph Croteau holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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