New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Anthony Papa
Touro alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2135978
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Anthony Papa appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1987 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 39 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- Touro
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Anthony Papa is registered as bar number 2135978 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 39 years on the register. Educational background: TOURO (1,152 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" 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 Touro alumni
Among the 1,036 Touro graduates in the New York register, James Anthony Papa is longer-tenured than 82% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Touro alumni
Years since admission - 1,036 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 18% higher than 82% of 1,036 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Touro's active-bar rate
Of Touro's 1,152 alumni in the New York register, 67.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Touro alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 2135978
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Anthony Papa's current status, "Incapacitated", places this record outside 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 Papa licensed?
James Papa is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Anthony Papa admitted to the bar?
James Anthony Papa's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did James Anthony Papa go to law school?
James Anthony Papa attended TOURO.
Is James Anthony Papa in good standing?
Not currently, James Anthony Papa's listed status is "Incapacitated", 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.
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