New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James W. Tabak
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Chadds Ford, PA. 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
- 2365419
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James W. Tabak 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"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James W. Tabak has carried New York bar registration 2365419 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Jwtabak Consulting, LLC, located in Chadds Ford, PA, ZIP 19317. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, James W. Tabak 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 W. Tabak'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 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, James W. Tabak is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,967 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 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2365419
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Jwtabak Consulting, LLC
- City
- Chadds Ford, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19317
- Phone
- (610) 283-7100
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James W. Tabak'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 Tabak licensed?
James Tabak is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James W. Tabak admitted to the bar?
James W. Tabak's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did James W. Tabak go to law school?
James W. Tabak attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does James W. Tabak work for?
James W. Tabak is associated with Jwtabak Consulting, LLC in Chadds Ford, PA.
Is James W. Tabak in good standing?
Yes, James W. Tabak holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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