New York attorney record
James Michael Showalter
James Michael Showalter is an attorney registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 4562617, admitted in 2008. The current public license status is "Currently registered" as of 2026-06-13.
Active license with no disbarment or suspension of record.
The current license status of record is active, and no disbarment or suspension is reflected in the public record we hold.
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Experience vs. active New York attorneys
State median: 20 yrs
18 yrs admitted — more experience than ~45% of active New York attorneys.
Years since admission, active New York attorneys with a published admission year (n = 333,133). This attorney's band is highlighted.
License & registration
| Full name | James Michael Showalter |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 4562617 |
| License status | Active official status of record: “Currently registered” |
| Admission year | 2008 |
| Law school | VANDERBILT |
| Business location | Chicago, IL |
| Firm | Arentfox Schiff LLP |
| Discipline standing | No disbarment or suspension is reflected in the current public status. Itemized disciplinary orders are not yet integrated for New York; see the official source for the full record. |
Federal court activity
Federal court activity has not been compiled for this attorney yet.
Source & last updated
Source: NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is James Michael Showalter a licensed attorney in New York?
James Michael Showalter is registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 4562617. The current public license status of record is "Currently registered" as of 2026-06-13.
Has James Michael Showalter been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in James Michael Showalter's current public license status of record per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit.
What is James Michael Showalter's bar number?
James Michael Showalter's New York bar/registration number is 4562617, assigned by the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
When was James Michael Showalter admitted to practice law?
James Michael Showalter was admitted in 2008 — about 18 years since admission per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. Law school of record: VANDERBILT.
Where is James Michael Showalter's law office?
The NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit record lists a business location of Chicago, IL and the firm Arentfox Schiff LLP for James Michael Showalter. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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