New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Michael Farrell
St. John'S University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Skillman, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2026391
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Michael Farrell has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. John'S University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Michael Farrell has carried New York bar registration 2026391 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Farrell & Thurman, located in Skillman, NJ, ZIP 08558. Educational background: St. John's University School of Law (4,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, James Michael Farrell has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Michael Farrell's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 St. John'S University School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,642 St. John'S University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Michael Farrell is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. St. John'S University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,642 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,642 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
St. John'S University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of St. John'S University School Of Law's 4,128 alumni in the New York register, 85.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. John'S University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2026391
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Farrell & Thurman
- City
- Skillman, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08558
- Phone
- (609) 924-1115
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Michael Farrell'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 Farrell licensed?
James Farrell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Michael Farrell admitted to the bar?
James Michael Farrell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did James Michael Farrell go to law school?
James Michael Farrell attended St. John's University School of Law.
What company does James Michael Farrell work for?
James Michael Farrell is associated with Farrell & Thurman in Skillman, NJ.
Is James Michael Farrell in good standing?
Yes, James Michael Farrell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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