New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James William Tegtmeier
Boston University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Des Plaines, IL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2389419
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, James William Tegtmeier ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2389419 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James William Tegtmeier, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Faa Office Of The Chief Counsel, located in Des Plaines, IL, ZIP 60018. Educational background: Boston University School of Law (6,396 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, James William Tegtmeier still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match James William Tegtmeier's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 School Of Law alumni
Among the 3,331 Boston University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James William Tegtmeier is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Boston University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 3,331 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,331 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Boston University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Boston University School Of Law's 6,396 alumni in the New York register, 79.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Boston University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2389419
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Faa Office Of The Chief Counsel
- City
- Des Plaines, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60018
- Phone
- (847) 294-7058
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James William Tegtmeier'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 Tegtmeier licensed?
James Tegtmeier is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James William Tegtmeier admitted to the bar?
James William Tegtmeier's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did James William Tegtmeier go to law school?
James William Tegtmeier attended Boston University School of Law.
What company does James William Tegtmeier work for?
James William Tegtmeier is associated with Faa Office Of The Chief Counsel in Des Plaines, IL.
Is James William Tegtmeier in good standing?
Yes, James William Tegtmeier 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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