New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Gideon Siegal
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Bethesda, MD. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2862571
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, James Gideon Siegal ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Gideon Siegal is registered as bar number 2862571 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and 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 Kaboom!, located in Bethesda, MD, ZIP 20814. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
James Gideon Siegal sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match James Gideon Siegal's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How James compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, James Gideon Siegal is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 54% higher than 46% of 3,070 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 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1998 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2862571
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kaboom!
- City
- Bethesda, MD
- ZIP Code
- 20814
- Phone
- (646) 621-5959
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. James Gideon Siegal's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Siegal licensed?
James Siegal is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Gideon Siegal admitted to the bar?
James Gideon Siegal's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did James Gideon Siegal go to law school?
James Gideon Siegal attended HARVARD.
What company does James Gideon Siegal work for?
James Gideon Siegal is associated with Kaboom! in Bethesda, MD.
Is James Gideon Siegal in good standing?
Yes, James Gideon Siegal holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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