New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James W Neilson
Touro alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Whitestone, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4076543
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James W Neilson has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Touro
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James W Neilson carries New York bar registration 4076543, 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 James W. Neilson Attorney At Law, located in Whitestone, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11357. Educational background: TOURO (1,152 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James W Neilson 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 W Neilson was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Touro alumni
Among the 1,036 Touro graduates in the New York register, James W Neilson is longer-tenured than 6% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. Touro alumni
Years since admission - 1,036 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 94% higher than 6% of 1,036 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
Touro's active-bar rate
Of Touro's 1,152 alumni in the New York register, 67.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Touro alumni, active-bar rate
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4076543
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- James W. Neilson Attorney At Law
- City
- Whitestone, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11357
- Phone
- (718) 357-3400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James W Neilson'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 Neilson licensed?
James Neilson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James W Neilson admitted to the bar?
James W Neilson was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did James W Neilson go to law school?
James W Neilson attended TOURO.
What company does James W Neilson work for?
James W Neilson is associated with James W. Neilson Attorney At Law in Whitestone, NY.
Is James W Neilson in good standing?
Yes, James W Neilson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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