New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James D. Lapiana
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Mount Morris, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3017399
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, James D. Lapiana ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3017399 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James D. Lapiana, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James D. Lapiana, Esq., located in Mount Morris, NY (Livingston County), ZIP 14510. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, James D. Lapiana 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 D. Lapiana's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, James D. Lapiana is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
26 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 9% higher than 91% of 2,517 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
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3017399
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- James D. Lapiana, Esq.
- City
- Mount Morris, NY
- County
- Livingston
- ZIP Code
- 14510
- Phone
- (585) 658-2180
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James D. Lapiana'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 Lapiana licensed?
James Lapiana is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James D. Lapiana admitted to the bar?
James D. Lapiana's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did James D. Lapiana go to law school?
James D. Lapiana attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does James D. Lapiana work for?
James D. Lapiana is associated with James D. Lapiana, Esq. in Mount Morris, NY.
Is James D. Lapiana in good standing?
Yes, James D. Lapiana 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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