New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Joseph Cupero
Villanova alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in New City, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1656537
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Joseph Cupero carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1980 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #60 of 409
- by tenure in New City office peers
- Law school
- Villanova
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Joseph Cupero is registered as bar number 1656537 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James J. Cupero, P. L. L. C., located in New City, NY (Rockland County), ZIP 10956. Educational background: VILLANOVA (256 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among New City, NY office peers
Most of the 409 NY-registered attorneys in New City, NY outrank James Joseph Cupero on tenure; this record sits at the 14th local percentile (rank #60). See the New City attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #60
- City cohort
- 409
- Local percentile
- 14th
- Admitted
- 1980
Nearest tenure peers in New City
- Alan Bruce Brill admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Lynn Joan Brustein-Kampel admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Kevin Francis Hobbs admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Rosalind Deborah Jacobson admitted 1980 · 46 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 August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How James compares to fellow Villanova alumni
Among the 153 Villanova graduates in the New York register, James Joseph Cupero is longer-tenured than 99%.
46 years vs. Villanova alumni
Years since admission - 153 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 153 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 · August 2026
Villanova's active-bar rate
Of Villanova's 256 alumni in the New York register, 60.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1656537
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- James J. Cupero, P. L. L. C.
- City
- New City, NY
- County
- Rockland
- ZIP Code
- 10956
- Phone
- (914) 443-5902
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Joseph Cupero's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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.
Near-tenure Villanova alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1980 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1980), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1980 whose listed office city differs from New City, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for James Joseph Cupero: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~410 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1980)
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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James Joseph Cupero carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Cupero licensed?
James Cupero is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Joseph Cupero admitted to the bar?
James Joseph Cupero's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did James Joseph Cupero go to law school?
James Joseph Cupero attended VILLANOVA.
What company does James Joseph Cupero work for?
James Joseph Cupero is associated with James J. Cupero, P. L. L. C. in New City, NY.
Is James Joseph Cupero in good standing?
No, James Joseph Cupero carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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