New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James F. Flanagan
Seton Hall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Whippany, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1727106
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James F. Flanagan carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1981 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 45 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #2 of 85
- by tenure in Whippany office peers
- Law school
- Seton Hall
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James F. Flanagan is registered as bar number 1727106 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under New Jersey Division Of Criminal Justice, located in Whippany, NJ, ZIP 07981. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SETON HALL (1,279 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Whippany, NJ office peers
James F. Flanagan is toward the newer end of Whippany, NJ's NY register cohort: #2 of 85 by years since admission. See the Whippany attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2
- City cohort
- 85
- Local percentile
- 1st
- Admitted
- 1981
Nearest tenure peers in Whippany
- Peter J. Phillips admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- Cathy Gurowitz Waxenberg admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Steven F. Kohler admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Donald C. Lucas admitted 1984 · 42 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 Seton Hall alumni
Among the 889 Seton Hall graduates in the New York register, James F. Flanagan is longer-tenured than 99%.
45 years vs. Seton Hall alumni
Years since admission - 889 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 889 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
Seton Hall's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall's 1,279 alumni in the New York register, 60.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 54.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1727106
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- New Jersey Division Of Criminal Justice
- City
- Whippany, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07981
- Phone
- (973) 599-5959
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James F. Flanagan's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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.
Same firm affiliation: New Jersey Division Of Criminal Justice
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure Seton Hall alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1981 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1981), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1981 whose listed office city differs from Whippany, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for James F. Flanagan: closest NY bar admission year outside NJ, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~86 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1981)
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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James F. Flanagan carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Flanagan licensed?
James Flanagan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James F. Flanagan admitted to the bar?
James F. Flanagan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did James F. Flanagan go to law school?
James F. Flanagan attended SETON HALL.
What company does James F. Flanagan work for?
James F. Flanagan is associated with New Jersey Division Of Criminal Justice in Whippany, NJ.
Is James F. Flanagan in good standing?
No, James F. Flanagan carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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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.