New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

James Klee Finkel

Univ Of Miami alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 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.

1987
Admitted
39
Years in bar
2125805
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, James Klee Finkel 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
Univ Of Miami

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1987
39 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Univ Of Miami
48.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2125805
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2125805 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Klee Finkel, 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

Practice address is listed under Kroll, LLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV OF MIAMI (128 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 39 years on the register, James Klee Finkel 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 Klee Finkel'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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Univ Of Miami alumni

Among the 111 Univ Of Miami graduates in the New York register, James Klee Finkel is longer-tenured than 39% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

39 years vs. Univ Of Miami alumni

Years since admission - 111 NY-registered alumni of this school

39 Top 61% higher than 39% of 111 fellow alumni

This attorney 15 65 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Univ Of Miami's active-bar rate

Of Univ Of Miami's 128 alumni in the New York register, 48.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Univ Of Miami alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%48.2%
Univ Of Miami 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.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1987 class 66.2% 71.3% ▲ +7.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1987 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2125805
Year Admitted
1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Nov 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Kroll, LLC
County
New York
ZIP Code
10007
Phone
(212) 871-8717

Education

UNIV OF MIAMI

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Klee Finkel'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

James Klee Finkel's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is James Finkel licensed?

James Finkel is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Klee Finkel admitted to the bar?

James Klee Finkel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.

Where did James Klee Finkel go to law school?

James Klee Finkel attended UNIV OF MIAMI.

What company does James Klee Finkel work for?

James Klee Finkel is associated with Kroll, LLC in New York, NY.

Is James Klee Finkel in good standing?

Yes, James Klee Finkel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.