New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Patrick Flaherty
Pace Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Tarpon Springs, FL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2158384
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, James Patrick Flaherty ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #4 of 6
- by tenure in Tarpon Springs office peers
- Law school
- Pace Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2158384 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Patrick Flaherty, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Tarpon Springs, FL, ZIP 34689. Educational background: Pace Law School (3,890 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, James Patrick Flaherty 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 Patrick Flaherty's 38 years since admission in 1988.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Tarpon Springs, FL office peers
In the small Tarpon Springs, FL cohort (6 with admission years), James Patrick Flaherty ranks #4 by tenure. See the Tarpon Springs attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #4
- City cohort
- 6
- Local percentile
- 50th
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in Tarpon Springs
- Yvonne Erica Schlaeppi admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Lauren Calta admitted 1992 · 34 yr
- Donald J. Sapala admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Constantinos E. Scaros admitted 1994 · 32 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 Pace Law School alumni
Among the 4,892 Pace Law School graduates in the New York register, James Patrick Flaherty is longer-tenured than 99%.
38 years vs. Pace Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,892 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,892 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
Pace Law School's active-bar rate
Of Pace Law School's 3,890 alumni in the New York register, 84.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2158384
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Tarpon Springs, FL
- ZIP Code
- 34689
- Phone
- (516) 446-3883
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Patrick Flaherty'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 Pace Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1988 .
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from Tarpon Springs, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for James Patrick Flaherty with the closest admission year to 1988. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Flaherty licensed?
James Flaherty is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Patrick Flaherty admitted to the bar?
James Patrick Flaherty's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did James Patrick Flaherty go to law school?
James Patrick Flaherty attended Pace Law School.
Is James Patrick Flaherty in good standing?
Yes, James Patrick Flaherty holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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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.