New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Stephan Kats
California Western alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Staten Island, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1859230
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Stephan Kats has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- California Western
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Stephan Kats has carried New York bar registration 1859230 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. 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 Staten Island, NY (Richmond County), ZIP 10301. Educational background: CALIFORNIA WESTERN (182 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, James Stephan Kats has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Stephan Kats's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 California Western alumni
Among the 165 California Western graduates in the New York register, James Stephan Kats is longer-tenured than 69% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. California Western alumni
Years since admission - 165 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 31% higher than 69% of 165 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
California Western's active-bar rate
Of California Western's 182 alumni in the New York register, 65.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
California Western alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1859230
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Staten Island, NY
- County
- Richmond
- ZIP Code
- 10301
- Phone
- (347) 451-7318
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Stephan Kats'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 Kats licensed?
James Kats is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Stephan Kats admitted to the bar?
James Stephan Kats's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did James Stephan Kats go to law school?
James Stephan Kats attended CALIFORNIA WESTERN.
Is James Stephan Kats in good standing?
Yes, James Stephan Kats 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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