New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James R. Devita
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Hastings On Hudson, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1522796
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James R. Devita appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1975 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 51 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- #6 of 56
- by tenure in Hastings On Hudson office peers
- Law school
- Fordham University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James R. Devita is registered as bar number 1522796 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. 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 R. Devita, located in Hastings On Hudson, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10706. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY (3,999 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
Tenure among Hastings On Hudson, NY office peers
James R. Devita is toward the newer end of Hastings On Hudson, NY's NY register cohort: #6 of 56 by years since admission. See the Hastings On Hudson attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #6
- City cohort
- 56
- Local percentile
- 9th
- Admitted
- 1975
Nearest tenure peers in Hastings On Hudson
- James B. Keaney admitted 1975 · 51 yr
- Lester Burton Adler admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- Peter D. Wolf admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- Joseph Ross Locascio Jr. admitted 1977 · 49 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 Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,321 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, James R. Devita is longer-tenured than 99%.
51 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,321 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,321 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
Fordham University's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University's 3,999 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1522796
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- James R. Devita
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10706
- Phone
- (347) 403-3131
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James R. Devita's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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 Fordham University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1975 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1975), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1975 whose listed office city differs from Hastings On Hudson, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Devita licensed?
James Devita is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James R. Devita admitted to the bar?
James R. Devita's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did James R. Devita go to law school?
James R. Devita attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
What company does James R. Devita work for?
James R. Devita is associated with James R. Devita in Hastings On Hudson, NY.
Is James R. Devita in good standing?
Not currently, James R. Devita's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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