New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Arthur Mcdonald
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2997500
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, James Arthur Mcdonald ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 38%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2997500 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Arthur Mcdonald, 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 Skadden, Arps, located in London, Ec2n 4bq. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY (3,328 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, James Arthur Mcdonald 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 Arthur Mcdonald's 27 years since admission in 1999.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
How James compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,948 Boston University graduates in the New York register, James Arthur Mcdonald is longer-tenured than 38%.
27 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,948 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 62% higher than 38% of 1,948 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 · August 2026
Boston University's active-bar rate
Of Boston University's 3,328 alumni in the New York register, 67.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 81.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2997500
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Skadden, Arps
- City
- London, Ec2n 4bq
- Phone
- 44 207 519 7183
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Arthur Mcdonald's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same firm affiliation: Skadden, Arps
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure Boston University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1999 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1999), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1999 whose listed office city differs from London, Ec2n 4bq, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for James Arthur Mcdonald with the closest admission year to 1999. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Mcdonald licensed?
James Mcdonald is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Arthur Mcdonald admitted to the bar?
James Arthur Mcdonald's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did James Arthur Mcdonald go to law school?
James Arthur Mcdonald attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Arthur Mcdonald work for?
James Arthur Mcdonald is associated with Skadden, Arps in London, Ec2n 4bq.
Is James Arthur Mcdonald in good standing?
Yes, James Arthur Mcdonald holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.