New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Xavier Mcelwain
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Scarsdale, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4761656
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Xavier Mcelwain has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #346 of 374
- by tenure in Scarsdale office peers
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Xavier Mcelwain carries New York bar registration 4761656, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Finkelstein Timberger Real Estate, located in Scarsdale, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10583. Educational background: New York Law School (15,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James Xavier Mcelwain remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Xavier Mcelwain was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Scarsdale, NY office peers
James Xavier Mcelwain is among the longer-standing NY-bar records in Scarsdale, NY: #346 of 374 by years since admission (92nd percentile locally). See the Scarsdale attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #346
- City cohort
- 374
- Local percentile
- 92nd
- Admitted
- 2010
Nearest tenure peers in Scarsdale
- Anna Zwierz Messar admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Jennifer Endzweig Shiffman admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Nicole M. De Santis admitted 2011 · 15 yr
- Russell Grant admitted 2011 · 15 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How James compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 8,212 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, James Xavier Mcelwain is longer-tenured than 51%.
16 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,212 NY-registered alumni of this school
16 Top 49% higher than 51% of 8,212 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
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 15,128 alumni in the New York register, 71% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4761656
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Finkelstein Timberger Real Estate
- City
- Scarsdale, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10583
- Phone
- (914) 472-4900
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Xavier Mcelwain'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.
Near-tenure New York Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2010 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2010), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2010 whose listed office city differs from Scarsdale, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Mcelwain licensed?
James Mcelwain is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Xavier Mcelwain admitted to the bar?
James Xavier Mcelwain was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did James Xavier Mcelwain go to law school?
James Xavier Mcelwain attended New York Law School.
What company does James Xavier Mcelwain work for?
James Xavier Mcelwain is associated with Finkelstein Timberger Real Estate in Scarsdale, NY.
Is James Xavier Mcelwain in good standing?
Yes, James Xavier Mcelwain holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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