New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John F. Niles
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Plattsburgh, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1476928
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John F. Niles has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 52 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John F. Niles has carried New York bar registration 1476928 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Niles & Bracy, PLLC, located in Plattsburgh, NY (Clinton County), ZIP 12901. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 52 years, John F. Niles 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
John F. Niles's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
52 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
52 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 John compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, John F. Niles is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,211 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1476928
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Niles & Bracy, PLLC
- City
- Plattsburgh, NY
- County
- Clinton
- ZIP Code
- 12901
- Phone
- (518) 561-1980
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John F. Niles'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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John F. Niles'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 John Niles licensed?
John Niles is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John F. Niles admitted to the bar?
John F. Niles's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did John F. Niles go to law school?
John F. Niles attended Albany Law School.
What company does John F. Niles work for?
John F. Niles is associated with Niles & Bracy, PLLC in Plattsburgh, NY.
Is John F. Niles in good standing?
Yes, John F. Niles 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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