New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James A. Soressi
St John'S University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Beechhurst, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1995596
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James A. Soressi has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #2 of 6
- by tenure in Beechhurst office peers
- Law school
- St John'S University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James A. Soressi has carried New York bar registration 1995596 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 A. Soressi Attorney At Law, located in Beechhurst, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11357. Educational background: ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, James A. Soressi 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 A. Soressi's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Beechhurst, NY office peers
Within Beechhurst, NY's 6-attorney local set, James A. Soressi is #2 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Beechhurst attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2
- City cohort
- 6
- Local percentile
- 17th
- Admitted
- 1985
Nearest tenure peers in Beechhurst
- Frank Michael Ditaranto admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- James Anthony Maccaro admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Stacy Veloudios admitted 1993 · 33 yr
- Constance Margaret Mandina admitted 1968 · 58 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 John'S University alumni
Among the 297 St John'S University graduates in the New York register, James A. Soressi is longer-tenured than 88%.
41 years vs. St John'S University alumni
Years since admission - 297 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 12% higher than 88% of 297 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 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 70.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1995596
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- James A. Soressi Attorney At Law
- City
- Beechhurst, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11357
- Phone
- (718) 813-0360
Education
ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James A. Soressi'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 St John'S University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1985 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1985), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1985 whose listed office city differs from Beechhurst, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for James A. Soressi with the closest admission year to 1985. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1985)
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 Soressi licensed?
James Soressi is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James A. Soressi admitted to the bar?
James A. Soressi's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did James A. Soressi go to law school?
James A. Soressi attended ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
What company does James A. Soressi work for?
James A. Soressi is associated with James A. Soressi Attorney At Law in Beechhurst, NY.
Is James A. Soressi in good standing?
Yes, James A. Soressi holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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