New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Finbar Desmond Jr
Michigan State University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3894508
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, James Finbar Desmond Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Michigan State University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3894508 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Finbar Desmond Jr, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (52 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, James Finbar Desmond Jr 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 Finbar Desmond Jr's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Michigan State University alumni
Among the 52 Michigan State University graduates in the New York register, James Finbar Desmond Jr is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
26 years vs. Michigan State University alumni
Years since admission - 52 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 17% higher than 83% of 52 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
Michigan State University's active-bar rate
Of Michigan State University's 52 alumni in the New York register, 61.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Michigan State University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3894508
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (516) 340-9638
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Finbar Desmond Jr'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 Desmond licensed?
James Desmond is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Finbar Desmond Jr admitted to the bar?
James Finbar Desmond Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did James Finbar Desmond Jr go to law school?
James Finbar Desmond Jr attended MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Finbar Desmond Jr work for?
James Finbar Desmond Jr is associated with Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP in New York, NY.
Is James Finbar Desmond Jr in good standing?
Yes, James Finbar Desmond Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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