New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

James W. Orband

Albany alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Binghamton, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1986
Admitted
40
Years in bar
2040111
NY reg #

The record in one line

James W. Orband appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1986 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

40 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Albany

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1986
40 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Albany
53.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2040111
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James W. Orband is registered as bar number 2040111 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Hinman Howard & Kattell, LLP, located in Binghamton, NY (Broome County), ZIP 13901. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ALBANY (2,431 registered alumni).

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 Albany alumni

Among the 1,229 Albany graduates in the New York register, James W. Orband is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

40 years vs. Albany alumni

Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school

40 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,229 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Albany's active-bar rate

Of Albany's 2,431 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Albany alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%53.4%
Albany alumni, active-bar rate

The 1986 admission class today

Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1986 class 66.2% 57.6% ▼ -13.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1986 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
2040111
Year Admitted
1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Hinman Howard & Kattell, LLP
County
Broome
ZIP Code
13901
Phone
(607) 723-5341

Education

ALBANY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James W. Orband'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

James W. Orband 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 Orband licensed?

James Orband is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James W. Orband admitted to the bar?

James W. Orband's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.

Where did James W. Orband go to law school?

James W. Orband attended ALBANY.

What company does James W. Orband work for?

James W. Orband is associated with Hinman Howard & Kattell, LLP in Binghamton, NY.

Is James W. Orband in good standing?

Not currently, James W. Orband's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.