New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James L. Nicoll
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Seattle, WA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1735893
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James L. Nicoll appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1981 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 45 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James L. Nicoll is registered as bar number 1735893 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Seattle, WA, ZIP 98117. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How James compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, James L. Nicoll is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1735893
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Seattle, WA
- ZIP Code
- 98117
- Phone
- (206) 539-9267
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James L. Nicoll's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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James L. Nicoll is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Nicoll licensed?
James Nicoll is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James L. Nicoll admitted to the bar?
James L. Nicoll's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did James L. Nicoll go to law school?
James L. Nicoll attended HARVARD.
Is James L. Nicoll in good standing?
Not currently, James L. Nicoll's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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