New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James William Whalen Iv
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2878676
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James William Whalen Iv appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1998 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 28 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Fordham University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James William Whalen Iv is registered as bar number 2878676 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 28 years on the register. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How James compares to fellow Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, James William Whalen Iv is longer-tenured than 43% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 57% higher than 43% 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 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 2878676
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James William Whalen Iv's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside 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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James William Whalen Iv is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Whalen licensed?
James Whalen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James William Whalen Iv admitted to the bar?
James William Whalen Iv's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did James William Whalen Iv go to law school?
James William Whalen Iv attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
Is James William Whalen Iv in good standing?
Not currently, James William Whalen Iv's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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