New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Patrick Higgins
Albany Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Charleston, SC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2594612
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Patrick Higgins appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1994 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 32 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Albany Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Patrick Higgins is registered as bar number 2594612 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James P. Higgins, located in Charleston, SC, ZIP 29412. Educational background: ALBANY LAW.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How James compares to fellow Albany Law alumni
Among the 130 Albany Law graduates in the New York register, James Patrick Higgins is longer-tenured than 45% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Albany Law alumni
Years since admission - 130 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 55% higher than 45% of 130 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
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2594612
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- James P. Higgins
- City
- Charleston, SC
- ZIP Code
- 29412
- Phone
- (518) 438-6739
Education
ALBANY LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Patrick Higgins's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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James Patrick Higgins is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Higgins licensed?
James Higgins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Patrick Higgins admitted to the bar?
James Patrick Higgins's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did James Patrick Higgins go to law school?
James Patrick Higgins attended ALBANY LAW.
What company does James Patrick Higgins work for?
James Patrick Higgins is associated with James P. Higgins in Charleston, SC.
Is James Patrick Higgins in good standing?
Not currently, James Patrick Higgins's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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