New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Robert O'Connor
Maurice A. Deane School Of Law At Hofstra Univ. alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5358494
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, James Robert O'Connor has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Maurice A. Deane School Of Law At Hofstra Univ.
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5358494 on the New York register belongs to James Robert O'Connor, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Phillips Lytle LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: MAURICE A. DEANE SCHOOL OF LAW AT HOFSTRA UNIV. (63 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James Robert O'Connor is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, James Robert O'Connor sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Maurice A. Deane School Of Law At Hofstra Univ. alumni
Among the 59 Maurice A. Deane School Of Law At Hofstra Univ. graduates in the New York register, James Robert O'Connor is longer-tenured than 39% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. Maurice A. Deane School Of Law At Hofstra Univ. alumni
Years since admission - 59 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 61% higher than 39% of 59 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Maurice A. Deane School Of Law At Hofstra Univ.'s active-bar rate
Of Maurice A. Deane School Of Law At Hofstra Univ.'s 63 alumni in the New York register, 86.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Maurice A. Deane School Of Law At Hofstra Univ. alumni, active-bar rate
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5358494
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Phillips Lytle LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14203
- Phone
- (716) 847-8400
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Robert O'Connor'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 O'Connor licensed?
James O'Connor is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Robert O'Connor admitted to the bar?
James Robert O'Connor has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did James Robert O'Connor go to law school?
James Robert O'Connor attended MAURICE A. DEANE SCHOOL OF LAW AT HOFSTRA UNIV..
What company does James Robert O'Connor work for?
James Robert O'Connor is associated with Phillips Lytle LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is James Robert O'Connor in good standing?
Yes, James Robert O'Connor holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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