New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James J. O'Rourke
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Smithtown, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1368125
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James J. O'Rourke has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #19 of 248
- by tenure in Smithtown office peers
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James J. O'Rourke has carried New York bar registration 1368125 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 James J. O'Rourke & Associates PLLC, located in Smithtown, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11787. Educational background: ALBANY LAW SCHOOL (8,285 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, James J. O'Rourke has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James J. O'Rourke's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
51 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
51 Top 4% higher than 96% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Smithtown, NY office peers
Most of the 248 NY-registered attorneys in Smithtown, NY outrank James J. O'Rourke on tenure; this record sits at the 7th local percentile (rank #19). See the Smithtown attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #19
- City cohort
- 248
- Local percentile
- 7th
- Admitted
- 1975
Nearest tenure peers in Smithtown
- Frederic Adam Wool admitted 1975 · 51 yr
- Paul Barahal admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- Philip K. Miller admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- Craig Arthur Purcell admitted 1974 · 52 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 Albany Law School alumni
Among the 1,977 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, James J. O'Rourke is longer-tenured than 99%.
51 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,977 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,977 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
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,285 alumni in the New York register, 73.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1368125
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- James J. O'Rourke & Associates PLLC
- City
- Smithtown, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11787
- Phone
- (631) 361-3400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James J. O'Rourke'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 Albany Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1975 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1975), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1975 whose listed office city differs from Smithtown, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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James J. O'Rourke's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James O'Rourke licensed?
James O'Rourke is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James J. O'Rourke admitted to the bar?
James J. O'Rourke's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did James J. O'Rourke go to law school?
James J. O'Rourke attended ALBANY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does James J. O'Rourke work for?
James J. O'Rourke is associated with James J. O'Rourke & Associates PLLC in Smithtown, NY.
Is James J. O'Rourke in good standing?
Yes, James J. O'Rourke 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.