New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James William Foster
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Charlotte, NC. 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
- 1661651
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James William Foster 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"
- #14 of 691
- by tenure in Charlotte office peers
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James William Foster has carried New York bar registration 1661651 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 James W Foster Jr, located in Charlotte, NC, ZIP 28226. Educational background: Albany Law School (11,636 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, James William Foster 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 William Foster'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 Charlotte, NC office peers
Most of the 691 NY-registered attorneys in Charlotte, NC outrank James William Foster on tenure; this record sits at the 2nd local percentile (rank #14). See the Charlotte attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #14
- City cohort
- 691
- Local percentile
- 2nd
- Admitted
- 1980
Nearest tenure peers in Charlotte
- Burton E. Greenspon admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Eileen Mary Effinger admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- Jay Parry Monge admitted 1981 · 45 yr
- John Joseph Nestico 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 Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,866 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, James William Foster is longer-tenured than 99%.
46 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,866 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,866 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
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
- 1661651
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- James W Foster Jr
- City
- Charlotte, NC
- ZIP Code
- 28226
- Phone
- (704) 281-4406
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James William Foster'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Foster licensed?
James Foster is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James William Foster admitted to the bar?
James William Foster's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did James William Foster go to law school?
James William Foster attended Albany Law School.
What company does James William Foster work for?
James William Foster is associated with James W Foster Jr in Charlotte, NC.
Is James William Foster in good standing?
Yes, James William Foster 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.