New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Edward Forde
Cuny alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Bayside, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2511384
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, James Edward Forde ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cuny
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2511384 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Edward Forde, 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
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of James E Forde, located in Bayside, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11361. Educational background: CUNY (371 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, James Edward Forde 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 Edward Forde's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Cuny alumni
Among the 368 Cuny graduates in the New York register, James Edward Forde is longer-tenured than 51% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Cuny alumni
Years since admission - 368 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 49% higher than 51% of 368 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
Cuny's active-bar rate
Of Cuny's 371 alumni in the New York register, 67.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cuny alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2511384
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of James E Forde
- City
- Bayside, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11361
- Phone
- (646) 823-6572
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Edward Forde'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 Forde licensed?
James Forde is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Edward Forde admitted to the bar?
James Edward Forde's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did James Edward Forde go to law school?
James Edward Forde attended CUNY.
What company does James Edward Forde work for?
James Edward Forde is associated with Law Office Of James E Forde in Bayside, NY.
Is James Edward Forde in good standing?
Yes, James Edward Forde holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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