New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Michael O'Shea
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Southampton, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1840727
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Michael O'Shea has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #43 of 124
- by tenure in Southampton office peers
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Michael O'Shea has carried New York bar registration 1840727 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under O'Shea Marcincuk & Bruyn LLP, located in Southampton, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11968. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (24,865 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, James Michael O'Shea 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 Michael O'Shea's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Southampton, NY office peers
James Michael O'Shea is toward the newer end of Southampton, NY's NY register cohort: #43 of 124 by years since admission. See the Southampton attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #43
- City cohort
- 124
- Local percentile
- 34th
- Admitted
- 1982
Nearest tenure peers in Southampton
- John J. Bennett admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- Mark Evan Greenwald admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- Jean Marie Hazelton admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- Albert A. Natoli admitted 1982 · 44 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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 10,167 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, James Michael O'Shea is longer-tenured than 99%.
44 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 10,167 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 10,167 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
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,181 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 52.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1840727
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- O'Shea Marcincuk & Bruyn LLP
- City
- Southampton, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11968
- Phone
- (631) 283-7007
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Michael O'Shea'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James O'Shea licensed?
James O'Shea is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Michael O'Shea admitted to the bar?
James Michael O'Shea's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did James Michael O'Shea go to law school?
James Michael O'Shea attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does James Michael O'Shea work for?
James Michael O'Shea is associated with O'Shea Marcincuk & Bruyn LLP in Southampton, NY.
Is James Michael O'Shea in good standing?
Yes, James Michael O'Shea holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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