New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Antonio James Jr.
Penn State Law University Park alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Garden City, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5296066
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Michael Antonio James Jr. has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Penn State Law University Park
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5296066 on the New York register belongs to Michael Antonio James Jr., currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The James Firm, located in Garden City, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11530. Educational background: Penn State Law University Park (142 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Michael Antonio James Jr. 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
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Michael Antonio James Jr. sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 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 Michael compares to fellow Penn State Law University Park alumni
Among the 142 Penn State Law University Park graduates in the New York register, Michael Antonio James Jr. is longer-tenured than 89% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. Penn State Law University Park alumni
Years since admission - 142 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 11% higher than 89% of 142 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Penn State Law University Park's active-bar rate
Of Penn State Law University Park's 142 alumni in the New York register, 92.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Penn State Law University Park alumni, active-bar rate
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5296066
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The James Firm
- City
- Garden City, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11530
- Phone
- (516) 858-5887
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Antonio James Jr.'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 Michael James licensed?
Michael James is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Antonio James Jr. admitted to the bar?
Michael Antonio James Jr. has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Michael Antonio James Jr. go to law school?
Michael Antonio James Jr. attended Penn State Law University Park.
What company does Michael Antonio James Jr. work for?
Michael Antonio James Jr. is associated with The James Firm in Garden City, NY.
Is Michael Antonio James Jr. in good standing?
Yes, Michael Antonio James Jr. holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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