New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Frank Misiano
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Smithtown, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1667328
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Frank Misiano has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #28 of 248
- by tenure in Smithtown office peers
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Frank Misiano has carried New York bar registration 1667328 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 James F. Misiano P.C., located in Smithtown, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11787. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,418 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, James Frank Misiano has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Frank Misiano's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Smithtown, NY office peers
Most of the 248 NY-registered attorneys in Smithtown, NY outrank James Frank Misiano on tenure; this record sits at the 11th local percentile (rank #28). See the Smithtown attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #28
- City cohort
- 248
- Local percentile
- 11th
- Admitted
- 1980
Nearest tenure peers in Smithtown
- Caryn Ann Chambers admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Robert Francis Ewald admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Valerie S. Manzo admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Rinaldo Arthur Pace admitted 1980 · 46 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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 10,325 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, James Frank Misiano is longer-tenured than 99%.
46 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 10,325 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 10,325 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,418 alumni in the New York register, 64% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1667328
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- James F. Misiano P.C.
- City
- Smithtown, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11787
- Phone
- (631) 396-0255
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Frank Misiano'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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1980 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1980), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1980 whose listed office city differs from Smithtown, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Misiano licensed?
James Misiano is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Frank Misiano admitted to the bar?
James Frank Misiano's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did James Frank Misiano go to law school?
James Frank Misiano attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does James Frank Misiano work for?
James Frank Misiano is associated with James F. Misiano P.C. in Smithtown, NY.
Is James Frank Misiano in good standing?
Yes, James Frank Misiano holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.