New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Woodside Orth
Boston University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5604681
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2018, James Woodside Orth has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 8 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5604681 on the New York register belongs to James Woodside Orth, currently in active 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 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Boston University School of Law (6,396 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James Woodside Orth 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
8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, James Woodside Orth sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
8 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
8 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How James compares to fellow Boston University School Of Law alumni
Among the 3,331 Boston University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Woodside Orth is longer-tenured than 11% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
8 years vs. Boston University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 3,331 NY-registered alumni of this school
8 Top 89% higher than 11% of 3,331 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 · May 2026
Boston University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Boston University School Of Law's 6,396 alumni in the New York register, 79.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Boston University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2018 admission class today
Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5604681
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (267) 229-6029
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Woodside Orth'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 Orth licensed?
James Orth is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Woodside Orth admitted to the bar?
James Woodside Orth has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did James Woodside Orth go to law school?
James Woodside Orth attended Boston University School of Law.
What company does James Woodside Orth work for?
James Woodside Orth is associated with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in New York, NY.
Is James Woodside Orth in good standing?
Yes, James Woodside Orth holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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