New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James E. Tolan
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1962, registered office in Quogue, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1962
- Admitted
- 64
- Years in bar
- 1571496
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James E. Tolan has spent 64 years on the register since admission in 1962, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 64 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James E. Tolan has carried New York bar registration 1571496 for the better part of a career, still active 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 P.O. Box 633, located in Quogue, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11959. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 64 years, James E. Tolan 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 E. Tolan's 64 years since a 1962 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
64 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
64 Top 1% higher than 99% 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 Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, James E. Tolan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
64 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school
64 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,345 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 1962 admission class today
Of the 1,468 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1962, 14.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1571496
- Year Admitted
- 1962 (64 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- P.O. Box 633
- City
- Quogue, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11959
- Phone
- (631) 653-4981
Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James E. Tolan'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 Tolan licensed?
James Tolan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James E. Tolan admitted to the bar?
James E. Tolan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1962.
Where did James E. Tolan go to law school?
James E. Tolan attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
What company does James E. Tolan work for?
James E. Tolan is associated with P.O. Box 633 in Quogue, NY.
Is James E. Tolan in good standing?
Yes, James E. Tolan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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