New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Allan Passamano
South Texas College; Cambridge University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Houston, TX. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4046454
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Allan Passamano has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #332 of 1,443
- by tenure in Houston office peers
- Law school
- South Texas College; Cambridge University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Allan Passamano carries New York bar registration 4046454, an established, active practitioner 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 Sufian & Passamano LLP, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77005. Educational background: SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE; CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James Allan Passamano remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Allan Passamano was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 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 · September 2026
Tenure among Houston, TX office peers
James Allan Passamano is earlier in the Houston, TX office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #332 of 1,443 (23rd percentile). See the Houston attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #332
- City cohort
- 1,443
- Local percentile
- 23rd
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in Houston
- Laura Elena Arnold admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Douglas Edward Bacon admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Kwesi Atta-Panyin Baiden admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Carmine Battafarano admitted 2002 · 24 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4046454
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sufian & Passamano LLP
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77005
- Phone
- (346) 399-3001
Education
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE; CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Allan Passamano'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.
Same admission year (2002), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2002 whose listed office city differs from Houston, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for James Allan Passamano: closest NY bar admission year outside TX, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~1,444 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2002)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Passamano licensed?
James Passamano is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Allan Passamano admitted to the bar?
James Allan Passamano was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did James Allan Passamano go to law school?
James Allan Passamano attended SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE; CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Allan Passamano work for?
James Allan Passamano is associated with Sufian & Passamano LLP in Houston, TX.
Is James Allan Passamano in good standing?
Yes, James Allan Passamano holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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