New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Gerard Sweeney
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1967, registered office in Riegelsville, PA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1967
- Admitted
- 59
- Years in bar
- 1507235
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Gerard Sweeney has spent 59 years on the register since admission in 1967, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 59 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Gerard Sweeney has carried New York bar registration 1507235 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 G Sweeney, PC, located in Riegelsville, PA, ZIP 18077. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (23,103 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 59 years, James Gerard Sweeney 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 Gerard Sweeney's 59 years since a 1967 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
59 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
59 Top 2% higher than 98% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
How James compares to fellow Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Among the 12,509 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Gerard Sweeney is longer-tenured than 99%.
59 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 12,509 NY-registered alumni of this school
59 Top 1% higher than 99% of 12,509 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
Fordham University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University School Of Law's 23,103 alumni in the New York register, 66.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1967 admission class today
Of the 1,782 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1967, 30.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1507235
- Year Admitted
- 1967 (59 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- James G Sweeney, PC
- City
- Riegelsville, PA
- ZIP Code
- 18077
- Phone
- (845) 800-2414
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Gerard Sweeney'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 Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1967 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1967), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1967 whose listed office city differs from Riegelsville, 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 Gerard Sweeney with the closest admission year to 1967. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
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 Sweeney licensed?
James Sweeney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Gerard Sweeney admitted to the bar?
James Gerard Sweeney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1967.
Where did James Gerard Sweeney go to law school?
James Gerard Sweeney attended Fordham University School of Law.
What company does James Gerard Sweeney work for?
James Gerard Sweeney is associated with James G Sweeney, PC in Riegelsville, PA.
Is James Gerard Sweeney in good standing?
Yes, James Gerard Sweeney holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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