New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James P. Rooney
Boalt Hall Uc Berkeley alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Malden, MA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2056497
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James P. Rooney has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boalt Hall Uc Berkeley
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James P. Rooney has carried New York bar registration 2056497 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 Division Of Administrative Law Appeals, located in Malden, MA, ZIP 02148. Educational background: BOALT HALL UC BERKELEY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, James P. Rooney 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 P. Rooney's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2056497
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Division Of Administrative Law Appeals
- City
- Malden, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02148
- Phone
- (781) 397-4700
Education
BOALT HALL UC BERKELEY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James P. Rooney'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 Rooney licensed?
James Rooney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James P. Rooney admitted to the bar?
James P. Rooney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did James P. Rooney go to law school?
James P. Rooney attended BOALT HALL UC BERKELEY.
What company does James P. Rooney work for?
James P. Rooney is associated with Division Of Administrative Law Appeals in Malden, MA.
Is James P. Rooney in good standing?
Yes, James P. Rooney holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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