New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Richard P. James
University Of New York At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Syracuse, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2305274
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Richard P. James ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of New York At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2305274 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard P. James, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Richard P. James, Esq., located in Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13203. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO (4 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Richard P. James still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Richard P. James's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of New York At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University Of New York At Buffalo's 4 alumni in the New York register, 40% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of New York At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2305274
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard P. James, Esq.
- City
- Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13203
- Phone
- (315) 391-9300
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard P. James'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 Richard James licensed?
Richard James is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard P. James admitted to the bar?
Richard P. James's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Richard P. James go to law school?
Richard P. James attended UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO.
What company does Richard P. James work for?
Richard P. James is associated with Richard P. James, Esq. in Syracuse, NY.
Is Richard P. James in good standing?
Yes, Richard P. James holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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