New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Leo Jacobs
Univ Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Mountain View, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2251593
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, James Leo Jacobs ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2251593 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Leo Jacobs, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Gca Law Partners LLP, located in Mountain View, CA, ZIP 94040. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV OF VIRGINIA (338 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, James Leo Jacobs 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 Leo Jacobs's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 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 Univ Of Virginia alumni
Among the 212 Univ Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, James Leo Jacobs is longer-tenured than 40% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Univ Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 212 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 60% higher than 40% of 212 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
Univ Of Virginia's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Virginia's 338 alumni in the New York register, 41.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Virginia alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2251593
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gca Law Partners LLP
- City
- Mountain View, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94040
- Phone
- (650) 428-3900
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Leo Jacobs'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 Jacobs licensed?
James Jacobs is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Leo Jacobs admitted to the bar?
James Leo Jacobs's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did James Leo Jacobs go to law school?
James Leo Jacobs attended UNIV OF VIRGINIA.
What company does James Leo Jacobs work for?
James Leo Jacobs is associated with Gca Law Partners LLP in Mountain View, CA.
Is James Leo Jacobs in good standing?
Yes, James Leo Jacobs holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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