New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Hartford Ferreira
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2348977
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, James Hartford Ferreira ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2348977 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Hartford Ferreira, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Judge, New York State Court Of Claims, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12224. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (2,796 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, James Hartford Ferreira 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 Hartford Ferreira's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,151 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, James Hartford Ferreira is longer-tenured than 88% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,151 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,151 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
Syracuse University's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University's 2,796 alumni in the New York register, 56.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2348977
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Judge, New York State Court Of Claims
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12224
- Phone
- (518) 242-3710
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Hartford Ferreira'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 Ferreira licensed?
James Ferreira is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Hartford Ferreira admitted to the bar?
James Hartford Ferreira's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did James Hartford Ferreira go to law school?
James Hartford Ferreira attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Hartford Ferreira work for?
James Hartford Ferreira is associated with Judge, New York State Court Of Claims in Albany, NY.
Is James Hartford Ferreira in good standing?
Yes, James Hartford Ferreira holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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