New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James E. Fitzgerald
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Encino, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1684984
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James E. Fitzgerald has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #5 of 45
- by tenure in Encino office peers
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James E. Fitzgerald has carried New York bar registration 1684984 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Fitzerald Legal Consult P.C., located in Encino, CA, ZIP 91436. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (9,681 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, James E. Fitzgerald 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 E. Fitzgerald's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Encino, CA office peers
Within Encino, CA's 45-attorney local set, James E. Fitzgerald is #5 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Encino attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #5
- City cohort
- 45
- Local percentile
- 9th
- Admitted
- 1980
Nearest tenure peers in Encino
- Carolyn Aufses Blashek admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Jeffrey Alan Cohen admitted 1981 · 45 yr
- Steven Mark Goldberg admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- Judith M. Sack admitted 1981 · 45 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 School Of Law alumni
Among the 12,509 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James E. Fitzgerald is longer-tenured than 99%.
46 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 12,509 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 12,509 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 School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University School Of Law's 9,681 alumni in the New York register, 83.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1684984
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Fitzerald Legal Consult P.C.
- City
- Encino, CA
- ZIP Code
- 91436
- Phone
- (213) 507-4234
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James E. Fitzgerald's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1980 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1980), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1980 whose listed office city differs from Encino, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Fitzgerald licensed?
James Fitzgerald is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James E. Fitzgerald admitted to the bar?
James E. Fitzgerald's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did James E. Fitzgerald go to law school?
James E. Fitzgerald attended Fordham University School of Law.
What company does James E. Fitzgerald work for?
James E. Fitzgerald is associated with Fitzerald Legal Consult P.C. in Encino, CA.
Is James E. Fitzgerald in good standing?
Yes, James E. Fitzgerald holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.