New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Robert Sharkey
Northwestern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4208906
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Robert Sharkey has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Robert Sharkey carries New York bar registration 4208906, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Brookfield Real Estate Financial Partners, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10281. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (570 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James Robert Sharkey remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Robert Sharkey was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow Northwestern University alumni
Among the 422 Northwestern University graduates in the New York register, James Robert Sharkey is longer-tenured than 31% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Northwestern University alumni
Years since admission - 422 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 69% higher than 31% of 422 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
Northwestern University's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern University's 570 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4208906
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Brookfield Real Estate Financial Partners
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10281
- Phone
- (212) 417-2435
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Robert Sharkey'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 Sharkey licensed?
James Sharkey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Robert Sharkey admitted to the bar?
James Robert Sharkey was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did James Robert Sharkey go to law school?
James Robert Sharkey attended NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Robert Sharkey work for?
James Robert Sharkey is associated with Brookfield Real Estate Financial Partners in New York, NY.
Is James Robert Sharkey in good standing?
Yes, James Robert Sharkey holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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