New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

James Carl Wald

University Of Southern California Gould School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Torrance, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2013
Admitted
13
Years in bar
5165329
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2013, James Carl Wald has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

13 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Southern California Gould School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2013
13 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Southern California Gould School Of Law
81.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5165329
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5165329 on the New York register belongs to James Carl Wald, currently in active 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 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, located in Torrance, CA, ZIP 90502. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Southern California Gould School of Law (644 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

James Carl Wald is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, James Carl Wald sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

13 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

13 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How James compares to fellow University Of Southern California Gould School Of Law alumni

Among the 624 University Of Southern California Gould School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Carl Wald is longer-tenured than 61% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

13 years vs. University Of Southern California Gould School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 624 NY-registered alumni of this school

13 Top 39% higher than 61% of 624 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

University Of Southern California Gould School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of University Of Southern California Gould School Of Law's 644 alumni in the New York register, 81.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Southern California Gould School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%81.9%
University Of Southern California Gould School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2013 admission class today

Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2013 class 66.2% 87.8% ▲ +32.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2013 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5165329
Year Admitted
2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
May 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
ZIP Code
90502
Phone
(424) 221-7459

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Carl Wald'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

James Carl Wald's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is James Wald licensed?

James Wald is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Carl Wald admitted to the bar?

James Carl Wald has been on the New York bar register since 2013.

Where did James Carl Wald go to law school?

James Carl Wald attended University of Southern California Gould School of Law.

What company does James Carl Wald work for?

James Carl Wald is associated with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Torrance, CA.

Is James Carl Wald in good standing?

Yes, James Carl Wald holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.