New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Phillip Wistner
University Of Toledo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5397427
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, James Phillip Wistner has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Toledo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5397427 on the New York register belongs to James Phillip Wistner, currently in active 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 Gielowksi, Federice & Caligiuri, LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO (223 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James Phillip Wistner 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
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, James Phillip Wistner sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 University Of Toledo alumni
Among the 124 University Of Toledo graduates in the New York register, James Phillip Wistner is longer-tenured than 3% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. University Of Toledo alumni
Years since admission - 124 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 97% higher than 3% of 124 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Toledo's active-bar rate
Of University Of Toledo's 223 alumni in the New York register, 65.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Toledo alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5397427
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gielowksi, Federice & Caligiuri, LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 854-3455
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Phillip Wistner'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 Wistner licensed?
James Wistner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Phillip Wistner admitted to the bar?
James Phillip Wistner has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did James Phillip Wistner go to law school?
James Phillip Wistner attended UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO.
What company does James Phillip Wistner work for?
James Phillip Wistner is associated with Gielowksi, Federice & Caligiuri, LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is James Phillip Wistner in good standing?
Yes, James Phillip Wistner holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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