New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James W. Severt Ii
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2291359
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James W. Severt Ii carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1989 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 37 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James W. Severt Ii is registered as bar number 2291359 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Washington, DC, ZIP 20007. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" 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.
How James compares to fellow University Of Virginia alumni
Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, James W. Severt Ii is longer-tenured than 98% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,300 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
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2291359
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2025
Location & Contact
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20007
- Phone
- (202) 337-3357
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James W. Severt Ii's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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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James W. Severt Ii carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Severt licensed?
James Severt is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James W. Severt Ii admitted to the bar?
James W. Severt Ii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did James W. Severt Ii go to law school?
James W. Severt Ii attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
Is James W. Severt Ii in good standing?
No, James W. Severt Ii carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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