New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Kevin Whelan
Albany alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Bronx, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1671254
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Kevin Whelan has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Kevin Whelan has carried New York bar registration 1671254 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James K Whelan, located in Bronx, NY (Bronx County), ZIP 10471. Educational background: ALBANY (2,431 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, James Kevin Whelan 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 Kevin Whelan's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Albany alumni
Among the 1,229 Albany graduates in the New York register, James Kevin Whelan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Albany alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,229 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
Albany's active-bar rate
Of Albany's 2,431 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Albany alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1671254
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- James K Whelan
- City
- Bronx, NY
- County
- Bronx
- ZIP Code
- 10471
- Phone
- (347) 380-2413
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Kevin Whelan'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 Whelan licensed?
James Whelan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Kevin Whelan admitted to the bar?
James Kevin Whelan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did James Kevin Whelan go to law school?
James Kevin Whelan attended ALBANY.
What company does James Kevin Whelan work for?
James Kevin Whelan is associated with James K Whelan in Bronx, NY.
Is James Kevin Whelan in good standing?
Yes, James Kevin Whelan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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