New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James B. Vargason
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2098291
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, James B. Vargason ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2098291 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James B. Vargason, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under U S Department Of Justice - Office Of Professional Responsibility, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20530. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (2,796 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, James B. Vargason 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 B. Vargason's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 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 Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,151 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, James B. Vargason is longer-tenured than 88% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,151 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,151 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
Syracuse University's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University's 2,796 alumni in the New York register, 56.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2098291
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- U S Department Of Justice - Office Of Professional Responsibility
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20530
- Phone
- (202) 514-3365
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James B. Vargason'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 Vargason licensed?
James Vargason is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James B. Vargason admitted to the bar?
James B. Vargason's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did James B. Vargason go to law school?
James B. Vargason attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
What company does James B. Vargason work for?
James B. Vargason is associated with U S Department Of Justice - Office Of Professional Responsibility in Washington, DC.
Is James B. Vargason in good standing?
Yes, James B. Vargason holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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