New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Kelley Nevling Jr.
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 1077890
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Kelley Nevling Jr. has spent 56 years on the register since admission in 1970, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 56 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Kelley Nevling Jr. has carried New York bar registration 1077890 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 56 years, James Kelley Nevling Jr. 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 Kelley Nevling Jr.'s 56 years since a 1970 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
56 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
56 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, James Kelley Nevling Jr. is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,236 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
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1077890
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 873-6350
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Kelley Nevling Jr.'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 Nevling licensed?
James Nevling is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Kelley Nevling Jr. admitted to the bar?
James Kelley Nevling Jr.'s admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did James Kelley Nevling Jr. go to law school?
James Kelley Nevling Jr. attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
Is James Kelley Nevling Jr. in good standing?
Yes, James Kelley Nevling Jr. holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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