New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Owen Guy
University Of Miami alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Boca Raton, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1631977
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Owen Guy has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Miami
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Owen Guy has carried New York bar registration 1631977 for the better part of a career, still active and in good 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 Law Offices, located in Boca Raton, FL, ZIP 33432. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (901 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, James Owen Guy has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Owen Guy's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow University Of Miami alumni
Among the 519 University Of Miami graduates in the New York register, James Owen Guy is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. University Of Miami alumni
Years since admission - 519 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 519 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Miami's active-bar rate
Of University Of Miami's 901 alumni in the New York register, 63.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Miami alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1631977
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices
- City
- Boca Raton, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33432
- Phone
- (352) 226-9292
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Owen Guy'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 James Guy licensed?
James Guy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Owen Guy admitted to the bar?
James Owen Guy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did James Owen Guy go to law school?
James Owen Guy attended UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI.
What company does James Owen Guy work for?
James Owen Guy is associated with Law Offices in Boca Raton, FL.
Is James Owen Guy in good standing?
Yes, James Owen Guy holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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