New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Philip Harris
Vermont Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Fishkill, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2212843
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, James Philip Harris ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vermont Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2212843 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Philip Harris, 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 Feldman, Kleidman, Collins & Sappe, LLP, located in Fishkill, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12524. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Vermont Law School (993 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, James Philip Harris 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 Philip Harris's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Vermont Law School alumni
Among the 575 Vermont Law School graduates in the New York register, James Philip Harris is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Vermont Law School alumni
Years since admission - 575 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 575 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
Vermont Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vermont Law School's 993 alumni in the New York register, 73.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vermont Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2212843
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Feldman, Kleidman, Collins & Sappe, LLP
- City
- Fishkill, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12524
- Phone
- (845) 897-5199
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Philip Harris'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 Harris licensed?
James Harris is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Philip Harris admitted to the bar?
James Philip Harris's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did James Philip Harris go to law school?
James Philip Harris attended Vermont Law School.
What company does James Philip Harris work for?
James Philip Harris is associated with Feldman, Kleidman, Collins & Sappe, LLP in Fishkill, NY.
Is James Philip Harris in good standing?
Yes, James Philip Harris 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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