New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Agenor Wachta
Washington And Lee alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Boston, MA. 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
- 2434751
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, James Agenor Wachta 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
- Washington And Lee
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2434751 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Agenor Wachta, 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 Davis Malm & D Agostine, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02108. Educational background: WASHINGTON AND LEE (51 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, James Agenor Wachta 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 Agenor Wachta'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 Washington And Lee alumni
Among the 51 Washington And Lee graduates in the New York register, James Agenor Wachta is longer-tenured than 49% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Washington And Lee alumni
Years since admission - 51 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 51% higher than 49% of 51 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
Washington And Lee's active-bar rate
Of Washington And Lee's 51 alumni in the New York register, 54.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Washington And Lee 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
- 2434751
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Malm & D Agostine
- City
- Boston, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02108
- Phone
- (617) 901-1088
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Agenor Wachta'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 Wachta licensed?
James Wachta is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Agenor Wachta admitted to the bar?
James Agenor Wachta's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did James Agenor Wachta go to law school?
James Agenor Wachta attended WASHINGTON AND LEE.
What company does James Agenor Wachta work for?
James Agenor Wachta is associated with Davis Malm & D Agostine in Boston, MA.
Is James Agenor Wachta in good standing?
Yes, James Agenor Wachta holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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