New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Andrew Dorf
Pace Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in San Luis Obispo, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2120152
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, James Andrew Dorf ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2120152 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Andrew Dorf, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in San Luis Obispo, CA, ZIP 93401. Educational background: Pace Law School (3,771 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, James Andrew Dorf 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 Andrew Dorf's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow Pace Law School alumni
Among the 2,936 Pace Law School graduates in the New York register, James Andrew Dorf is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Pace Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,936 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,936 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
Pace Law School's active-bar rate
Of Pace Law School's 3,771 alumni in the New York register, 82.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Pace Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2120152
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- ZIP Code
- 93401
- Phone
- (805) 458-0884
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Andrew Dorf'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 Dorf licensed?
James Dorf is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Andrew Dorf admitted to the bar?
James Andrew Dorf's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did James Andrew Dorf go to law school?
James Andrew Dorf attended Pace Law School.
Is James Andrew Dorf in good standing?
Yes, James Andrew Dorf 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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