New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Andreas Karamanis
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Chicago, IL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2151850
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, James Andreas Karamanis ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2151850 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Andreas Karamanis, 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 Barney & Karamanis, LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60601. Educational background: New York Law School (14,968 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, James Andreas Karamanis 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 Andreas Karamanis's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 7,974 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, James Andreas Karamanis is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 7,974 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 7,974 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2151850
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Barney & Karamanis, LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60601
- Phone
- (312) 553-5300
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Andreas Karamanis'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 Karamanis licensed?
James Karamanis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Andreas Karamanis admitted to the bar?
James Andreas Karamanis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did James Andreas Karamanis go to law school?
James Andreas Karamanis attended New York Law School.
What company does James Andreas Karamanis work for?
James Andreas Karamanis is associated with Barney & Karamanis, LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is James Andreas Karamanis in good standing?
Yes, James Andreas Karamanis holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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