New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James B. Nicholson
Seton Hall University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Portsmouth, VA. 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
- 2991891
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, James B. Nicholson 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"
- #1 of 5
- by tenure in Portsmouth office peers
- Law school
- Seton Hall University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2991891 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James B. Nicholson, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 United States Coast Guard East District (Dl), located in Portsmouth, VA, ZIP 23703. Educational background: Seton Hall University School of Law (2,918 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, James B. Nicholson 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 B. Nicholson'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
Tenure among Portsmouth, VA office peers
Within Portsmouth, VA's 5-attorney local set, James B. Nicholson is #1 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Portsmouth attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #1
- City cohort
- 5
- Local percentile
- 0th
- Admitted
- 1999
Nearest tenure peers in Portsmouth
- Patricia Rose Reddy-Parkinson admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Christopher Louis Jones admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Stefani Ann Vande Lune admitted 2012 · 14 yr
- Elijah Johnson Jr. admitted 2014 · 12 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 Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Among the 4,775 Seton Hall University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James B. Nicholson is longer-tenured than 82%.
27 years vs. Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 4,775 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 18% higher than 82% of 4,775 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
Seton Hall University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall University School Of Law's 2,918 alumni in the New York register, 81.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above 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
- 2991891
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- United States Coast Guard East District (Dl)
- City
- Portsmouth, VA
- ZIP Code
- 23703
- Phone
- (571) 607-4562
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James B. Nicholson'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 Seton Hall University School Of Law 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 Portsmouth, 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 B. Nicholson 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 Nicholson licensed?
James Nicholson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James B. Nicholson admitted to the bar?
James B. Nicholson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did James B. Nicholson go to law school?
James B. Nicholson attended Seton Hall University School of Law.
What company does James B. Nicholson work for?
James B. Nicholson is associated with United States Coast Guard East District (Dl) in Portsmouth, VA.
Is James B. Nicholson in good standing?
Yes, James B. Nicholson 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.