New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Stephen Mccarthy
University Of Toledo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Forest Hills, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1976703
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Stephen Mccarthy has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Toledo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Stephen Mccarthy has carried New York bar registration 1976703 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 Office Of James S. Mccarthy P.C., located in Forest Hills, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11375. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO (223 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, James Stephen Mccarthy 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 Stephen Mccarthy's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Toledo alumni
Among the 124 University Of Toledo graduates in the New York register, James Stephen Mccarthy is longer-tenured than 96% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. University Of Toledo alumni
Years since admission - 124 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 4% higher than 96% of 124 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Toledo's active-bar rate
Of University Of Toledo's 223 alumni in the New York register, 65.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Toledo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1976703
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of James S. Mccarthy P.C.
- City
- Forest Hills, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11375
- Phone
- (917) 881-2330
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Stephen Mccarthy'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 Mccarthy licensed?
James Mccarthy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Stephen Mccarthy admitted to the bar?
James Stephen Mccarthy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did James Stephen Mccarthy go to law school?
James Stephen Mccarthy attended UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO.
What company does James Stephen Mccarthy work for?
James Stephen Mccarthy is associated with Law Office Of James S. Mccarthy P.C. in Forest Hills, NY.
Is James Stephen Mccarthy in good standing?
Yes, James Stephen Mccarthy holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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