New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

George Ben Handy

St. Johns University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Portland, OR. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2021
Admitted
5
Years in bar
5838966
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2021, George Ben Handy has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

5 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
St. Johns University School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2021
5 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
St. Johns University School Of Law
78.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5838966
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5838966 on the New York register belongs to George Ben Handy, 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 Littler Mendelson, located in Portland, OR, ZIP 97201. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: St. Johns University School of Law (2,190 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

George Ben Handy 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

5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, George Ben Handy sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

5 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

5 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

How George compares to fellow St. Johns University School Of Law alumni

Among the 1,558 St. Johns University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, George Ben Handy is longer-tenured than 16% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

5 years vs. St. Johns University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 1,558 NY-registered alumni of this school

5 Top 84% higher than 16% of 1,558 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

St. Johns University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of St. Johns University School Of Law's 2,190 alumni in the New York register, 78.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

St. Johns University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%78.4%
St. Johns University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2021 admission class today

Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2021 class 66.2% 93.8% ▲ +41.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2021 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5838966
Year Admitted
2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jan 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Littler Mendelson
ZIP Code
97201
Phone
(212) 318-6747

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

George Ben Handy'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

George Ben Handy'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 George Handy licensed?

George Handy is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was George Ben Handy admitted to the bar?

George Ben Handy has been on the New York bar register since 2021.

Where did George Ben Handy go to law school?

George Ben Handy attended St. Johns University School of Law.

What company does George Ben Handy work for?

George Ben Handy is associated with Littler Mendelson in Portland, OR.

Is George Ben Handy in good standing?

Yes, George Ben Handy holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.