New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Nicholas Gallagher
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in Garden City, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 1500263
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Nicholas Gallagher carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1970 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 56 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #44 of 2,095
- by tenure in Garden City office peers
- Law school
- Fordham University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Nicholas Gallagher is registered as bar number 1500263 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. 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 Garden City, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11530. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY (3,999 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "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 Garden City, NY office peers
James Nicholas Gallagher is earlier in the Garden City, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #44 of 2,095 (2nd percentile). See the Garden City attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #44
- City cohort
- 2,095
- Local percentile
- 2nd
- Admitted
- 1970
Nearest tenure peers in Garden City
- Eugene W. Bechtle Jr. admitted 1970 · 56 yr
- Bruce J. Bergman admitted 1970 · 56 yr
- Robert Marvin Calica admitted 1970 · 56 yr
- Daniel L. Carroll admitted 1970 · 56 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 Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,321 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, James Nicholas Gallagher is longer-tenured than 99%.
56 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,321 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,321 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
Fordham University's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University's 3,999 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 37.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1500263
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Garden City, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11530
- Phone
- (516) 294-9519
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Nicholas Gallagher's current status, "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.
Near-tenure Fordham University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1970 .
Same admission year (1970), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1970 whose listed office city differs from Garden City, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for James Nicholas Gallagher: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~2,096 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1970)
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 Gallagher licensed?
James Gallagher is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Nicholas Gallagher admitted to the bar?
James Nicholas Gallagher's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did James Nicholas Gallagher go to law school?
James Nicholas Gallagher attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
Is James Nicholas Gallagher in good standing?
No, James Nicholas Gallagher carries a "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.
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