New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

James Michael Boxley

Georgetown University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1987
Admitted
39
Years in bar
2140549
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, James Michael Boxley ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

39 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#448 of 3,677
by tenure in Albany office peers
Law school
Georgetown University

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1987
39 years
Law school
Georgetown University
64.1% active rate
Registration
2140549
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2140549 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Michael Boxley, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 J. Michael Boxley, Esq., located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12203. Educational background: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (2,588 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 39 years on the register, James Michael Boxley 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 James Michael Boxley's 39 years since admission in 1987.

39 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 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 · August 2026

Tenure among Albany, NY office peers

James Michael Boxley is earlier in the Albany, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #448 of 3,677 (12th percentile). See the Albany attorney directory .

Local rank
#448
City cohort
3,677
Local percentile
12th
Admitted
1987

Nearest tenure peers in Albany

How local rank is computed

Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

How James compares to fellow Georgetown University alumni

Among the 1,583 Georgetown University graduates in the New York register, James Michael Boxley is longer-tenured than 93%.

39 years vs. Georgetown University alumni

Years since admission - 1,583 NY-registered alumni of this school

39 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,583 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 40 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 · August 2026

Georgetown University's active-bar rate

Of Georgetown University's 2,588 alumni in the New York register, 64.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%64.1%
Georgetown University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1987 admission class today

Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 73.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%68%70%72%74%76% Statewide, all years1987 class 67.2% 73.4% ▲ +9.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1987 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2140549
Year Admitted
1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Dec 2027

Location & Contact

Company
J. Michael Boxley, Esq.
County
Albany
ZIP Code
12203
Phone
(518) 461-4230

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Michael Boxley's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Two non-geo peer axes for James Michael Boxley: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~3,678 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

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Before you rely on this record

James Michael Boxley'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 James Boxley licensed?

James Boxley is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Michael Boxley admitted to the bar?

James Michael Boxley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.

Where did James Michael Boxley go to law school?

James Michael Boxley attended GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.

What company does James Michael Boxley work for?

James Michael Boxley is associated with J. Michael Boxley, Esq. in Albany, NY.

Is James Michael Boxley in good standing?

Yes, James Michael Boxley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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