New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James B. Sheinbaum
Emory University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Scarsdale, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1686575
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James B. Sheinbaum has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #102 of 374
- by tenure in Scarsdale office peers
- Law school
- Emory University School Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James B. Sheinbaum has carried New York bar registration 1686575 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 B. Sheinbaum, Esq., located in Scarsdale, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10583. Educational background: Emory University School of Law (1,347 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, James B. Sheinbaum has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James B. Sheinbaum's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Scarsdale, NY office peers
Most of the 374 NY-registered attorneys in Scarsdale, NY outrank James B. Sheinbaum on tenure; this record sits at the 27th local percentile (rank #102). See the Scarsdale attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #102
- City cohort
- 374
- Local percentile
- 27th
- Admitted
- 1980
Nearest tenure peers in Scarsdale
- Steven Philip Bryde admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Hyman D. Chantz admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Jay Harrison Diamond admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Richard Jay Effman admitted 1980 · 46 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 Emory University School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,186 Emory University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James B. Sheinbaum is longer-tenured than 99%.
46 years vs. Emory University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,186 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,186 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
Emory University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Emory University School Of Law's 1,347 alumni in the New York register, 85.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1686575
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- James B. Sheinbaum, Esq.
- City
- Scarsdale, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10583
- Phone
- (914) 275-8729
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James B. Sheinbaum'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 Emory University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1980 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1980), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1980 whose listed office city differs from Scarsdale, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for James B. Sheinbaum: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~375 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1980)
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 Sheinbaum licensed?
James Sheinbaum is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James B. Sheinbaum admitted to the bar?
James B. Sheinbaum's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did James B. Sheinbaum go to law school?
James B. Sheinbaum attended Emory University School of Law.
What company does James B. Sheinbaum work for?
James B. Sheinbaum is associated with James B. Sheinbaum, Esq. in Scarsdale, NY.
Is James B. Sheinbaum in good standing?
Yes, James B. Sheinbaum holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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