New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Andrew Mahar
Pace University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Milford, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2753366
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, James Andrew Mahar ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2753366 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Andrew Mahar, 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 Cartermario Law Firm, located in Milford, CT, ZIP 06461. Educational background: PACE UNIVERSITY (2,557 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, James Andrew Mahar 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 Andrew Mahar's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Pace University alumni
Among the 1,922 Pace University graduates in the New York register, James Andrew Mahar is longer-tenured than 42% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Pace University alumni
Years since admission - 1,922 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 58% higher than 42% of 1,922 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
Pace University's active-bar rate
Of Pace University's 2,557 alumni in the New York register, 66% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Pace University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2753366
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cartermario Law Firm
- City
- Milford, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06461
- Phone
- (203) 876-2711
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Andrew Mahar'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 Mahar licensed?
James Mahar is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Andrew Mahar admitted to the bar?
James Andrew Mahar's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did James Andrew Mahar go to law school?
James Andrew Mahar attended PACE UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Andrew Mahar work for?
James Andrew Mahar is associated with Cartermario Law Firm in Milford, CT.
Is James Andrew Mahar in good standing?
Yes, James Andrew Mahar holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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