New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Thomas Scime
Capital University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Buffalo, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1590058
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Thomas Scime appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1977 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 49 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Capital University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Thomas Scime is registered as bar number 1590058 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Lipsitz, Green Scime Cambria, LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. Educational background: CAPITAL UNIVERSITY (88 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" 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 Capital University alumni
Among the 80 Capital University graduates in the New York register, James Thomas Scime is longer-tenured than 96% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Capital University alumni
Years since admission - 80 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 4% higher than 96% of 80 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 · May 2026
Capital University's active-bar rate
Of Capital University's 88 alumni in the New York register, 75% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Capital University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1590058
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lipsitz, Green Scime Cambria, LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 849-1333
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Thomas Scime's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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 Scime licensed?
James Scime is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Thomas Scime admitted to the bar?
James Thomas Scime's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did James Thomas Scime go to law school?
James Thomas Scime attended CAPITAL UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Thomas Scime work for?
James Thomas Scime is associated with Lipsitz, Green Scime Cambria, LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is James Thomas Scime in good standing?
Not currently, James Thomas Scime's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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