New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Joseph Wilder
University At Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Orchard Park, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1915073
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Joseph Wilder has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University At Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Joseph Wilder has carried New York bar registration 1915073 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Wilder & Linneball, LLP, located in Orchard Park, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14127. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University at Buffalo Law School (344 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, James Joseph Wilder 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 Joseph Wilder's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University At Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of University At Buffalo Law School's 344 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University At Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1915073
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wilder & Linneball, LLP
- City
- Orchard Park, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14127
- Phone
- (716) 853-6001
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Joseph Wilder'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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James Joseph Wilder'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 Wilder licensed?
James Wilder is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Joseph Wilder admitted to the bar?
James Joseph Wilder's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did James Joseph Wilder go to law school?
James Joseph Wilder attended University at Buffalo Law School.
What company does James Joseph Wilder work for?
James Joseph Wilder is associated with Wilder & Linneball, LLP in Orchard Park, NY.
Is James Joseph Wilder in good standing?
Yes, James Joseph Wilder holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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