New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Spalt King
Georgetown University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2872695
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, James Spalt King ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2872695 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Spalt King, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Couch White, LLP, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12207. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (2,609 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, James Spalt King 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 Spalt King's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Georgetown University alumni
Among the 1,596 Georgetown University graduates in the New York register, James Spalt King is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Georgetown University alumni
Years since admission - 1,596 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 52% higher than 48% of 1,596 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
Georgetown University's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown University's 2,609 alumni in the New York register, 65% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2872695
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Couch White, LLP
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12207
- Phone
- (518) 426-4600
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Spalt King'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 King licensed?
James King is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Spalt King admitted to the bar?
James Spalt King's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did James Spalt King go to law school?
James Spalt King attended GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Spalt King work for?
James Spalt King is associated with Couch White, LLP in Albany, NY.
Is James Spalt King in good standing?
Yes, James Spalt King holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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