New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Matthew Serkes
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in West Harrison, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2804565
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Matthew Serkes carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1997 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 29 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
- #11 of 28
- by tenure in West Harrison office peers
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Matthew Serkes is registered as bar number 2804565 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Orange Investment Advisors, located in West Harrison, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10604. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, currently registered" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among West Harrison, NY office peers
Within West Harrison, NY's 28-attorney local set, James Matthew Serkes is #11 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the West Harrison attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #11
- City cohort
- 28
- Local percentile
- 36th
- Admitted
- 1997
Nearest tenure peers in West Harrison
- Gregory Edward Walthall admitted 1997 · 29 yr
- Cynthia Sue Butera admitted 1998 · 28 yr
- Kevin Harvey Cohen admitted 1996 · 30 yr
- Sandra Rhee Ahn admitted 1995 · 31 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.
How James compares to fellow St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,147 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, James Matthew Serkes is longer-tenured than 0%.
29 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,147 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 100% higher than 0% of 3,147 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 · September 2026
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2804565
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Orange Investment Advisors
- City
- West Harrison, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10604
- Phone
- (917) 748-6895
Education
ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Matthew Serkes's current status, "Suspended, currently registered", places this record outside 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 St Johns University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1997 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1997), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1997 whose listed office city differs from West Harrison, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for James Matthew Serkes: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~29 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1997)
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 Serkes licensed?
James Serkes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Matthew Serkes admitted to the bar?
James Matthew Serkes's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did James Matthew Serkes go to law school?
James Matthew Serkes attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Matthew Serkes work for?
James Matthew Serkes is associated with Orange Investment Advisors in West Harrison, NY.
Is James Matthew Serkes in good standing?
No, James Matthew Serkes carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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