New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Richard Wittstein
Pace Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Fairfield, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2711174
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Richard Wittstein carries a "Suspended, due to reregister" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1995 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 31 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, due to reregister"
- Law school
- Pace Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Richard Wittstein is registered as bar number 2711174 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, due to reregister", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of James R. Wittstein, LLC, located in Fairfield, CT, ZIP 06825. Educational background: PACE UNIV (166 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, due to reregister" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How James compares to fellow Pace Univ alumni
Among the 160 Pace Univ graduates in the New York register, James Richard Wittstein is longer-tenured than 25% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Pace Univ alumni
Years since admission - 160 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 75% higher than 25% of 160 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
Pace Univ's active-bar rate
Of Pace Univ's 166 alumni in the New York register, 65% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Pace Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, due to reregister
- Registration Number
- 2711174
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of James R. Wittstein, LLC
- City
- Fairfield, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06825
- Phone
- (203) 209-0929
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Richard Wittstein's current status, "Suspended, due to reregister", 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 Richard Wittstein carries a "Suspended, due to reregister" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Wittstein licensed?
James Wittstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Richard Wittstein admitted to the bar?
James Richard Wittstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did James Richard Wittstein go to law school?
James Richard Wittstein attended PACE UNIV.
What company does James Richard Wittstein work for?
James Richard Wittstein is associated with Law Office Of James R. Wittstein, LLC in Fairfield, CT.
Is James Richard Wittstein in good standing?
No, James Richard Wittstein carries a "Suspended, due to reregister" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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