New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Earl Nixon Ii
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Herkimer, NY. 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
- 2952653
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, James Earl Nixon Ii ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2952653 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Earl Nixon Ii, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Nixon Law Firm, PLLC, located in Herkimer, NY (Herkimer County), ZIP 13350. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, James Earl Nixon Ii 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 Earl Nixon Ii's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, James Earl Nixon Ii is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 15% higher than 85% of 4,211 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2952653
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nixon Law Firm, PLLC
- City
- Herkimer, NY
- County
- Herkimer
- ZIP Code
- 13350
- Phone
- (315) 736-6787
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Earl Nixon Ii'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 Nixon licensed?
James Nixon is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Earl Nixon Ii admitted to the bar?
James Earl Nixon Ii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did James Earl Nixon Ii go to law school?
James Earl Nixon Ii attended Albany Law School.
What company does James Earl Nixon Ii work for?
James Earl Nixon Ii is associated with Nixon Law Firm, PLLC in Herkimer, NY.
Is James Earl Nixon Ii in good standing?
Yes, James Earl Nixon Ii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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