New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Michael Lane
Univ Of North Carolina alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1824663
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Michael Lane carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1982 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 44 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Univ Of North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Michael Lane is registered as bar number 1824663 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. Educational background: UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA (99 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How James compares to fellow Univ Of North Carolina alumni
Among the 86 Univ Of North Carolina graduates in the New York register, James Michael Lane is longer-tenured than 51% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Univ Of North Carolina alumni
Years since admission - 86 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 49% higher than 51% of 86 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 North Carolina's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of North Carolina's 99 alumni in the New York register, 52.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of North Carolina alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1824663
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 697-8942
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Michael Lane's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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 Michael Lane carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Lane licensed?
James Lane is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Michael Lane admitted to the bar?
James Michael Lane's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did James Michael Lane go to law school?
James Michael Lane attended UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Is James Michael Lane in good standing?
No, James Michael Lane carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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