New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Thomas Scalise
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Scarsdale, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2158012
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, James Thomas Scalise ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #177 of 374
- by tenure in Scarsdale office peers
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2158012 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Thomas Scalise, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 James T. Scalise, Esq. P.C., located in Scarsdale, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10583. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,418 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, James Thomas Scalise still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match James Thomas Scalise's 38 years since admission in 1988.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Scarsdale, NY office peers
Relative to the 374 NY-registered attorneys listing Scarsdale, NY, James Thomas Scalise is longer-tenured than 47% (local rank #177). See the Scarsdale attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #177
- City cohort
- 374
- Local percentile
- 47th
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in Scarsdale
- Lisa M. Bluestein admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Renee Marie Brissette admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Laurence Michael Deutsch admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Robert G. Farrell Jr admitted 1988 · 38 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 10,325 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, James Thomas Scalise is longer-tenured than 99%.
38 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 10,325 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 10,325 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,418 alumni in the New York register, 64% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2158012
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- James T. Scalise, Esq. P.C.
- City
- Scarsdale, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10583
- Phone
- (914) 722-4100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Thomas Scalise'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.
Near-tenure Brooklyn Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1988 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from Scarsdale, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Scalise licensed?
James Scalise is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Thomas Scalise admitted to the bar?
James Thomas Scalise's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did James Thomas Scalise go to law school?
James Thomas Scalise attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does James Thomas Scalise work for?
James Thomas Scalise is associated with James T. Scalise, Esq. P.C. in Scarsdale, NY.
Is James Thomas Scalise in good standing?
Yes, James Thomas Scalise holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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