New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Waaser Ziglar
George Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Potomac, MD. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 2824829
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Waaser Ziglar has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Waaser Ziglar has carried New York bar registration 2824829 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Potomac, MD, ZIP 20854. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (1,520 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, James Waaser Ziglar 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 Waaser Ziglar's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
51 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
51 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 George Washington University alumni
Among the 1,058 George Washington University graduates in the New York register, James Waaser Ziglar is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
51 years vs. George Washington University alumni
Years since admission - 1,058 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,058 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
George Washington University's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University's 1,520 alumni in the New York register, 71.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2824829
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Potomac, MD
- ZIP Code
- 20854
- Phone
- (202) 288-8747
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Waaser Ziglar'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 Ziglar licensed?
James Ziglar is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Waaser Ziglar admitted to the bar?
James Waaser Ziglar's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did James Waaser Ziglar go to law school?
James Waaser Ziglar attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
Is James Waaser Ziglar in good standing?
Yes, James Waaser Ziglar holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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