New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Arthur Fumia
Suny University Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Rochester, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2898674
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, James Arthur Fumia ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny University Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2898674 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Arthur Fumia, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14612. Educational background: SUNY UNIVERSITY BUFFALO.
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, James Arthur Fumia 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 Arthur Fumia's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2898674
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14612
- Phone
- (585) 225-0558
Education
SUNY UNIVERSITY BUFFALO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Arthur Fumia'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 Fumia licensed?
James Fumia is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Arthur Fumia admitted to the bar?
James Arthur Fumia's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did James Arthur Fumia go to law school?
James Arthur Fumia attended SUNY UNIVERSITY BUFFALO.
Is James Arthur Fumia in good standing?
Yes, James Arthur Fumia holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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