New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Michael Mcgahan
New England Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Canton, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5136809
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, James Michael Mcgahan has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New England Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5136809 on the New York register belongs to James Michael Mcgahan, currently in active 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 St. Lawrence County Public Defender 'S Office, located in Canton, NY (St. Lawrence County), ZIP 13617. Educational background: New England Law (669 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James Michael Mcgahan 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
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, James Michael Mcgahan sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 New England Law alumni
Among the 499 New England Law graduates in the New York register, James Michael Mcgahan is longer-tenured than 45% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. New England Law alumni
Years since admission - 499 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 55% higher than 45% of 499 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New England Law's active-bar rate
Of New England Law's 669 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New England Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5136809
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- St. Lawrence County Public Defender 'S Office
- City
- Canton, NY
- County
- St. Lawrence
- ZIP Code
- 13617
- Phone
- (315) 379-2115
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Michael Mcgahan'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 Mcgahan licensed?
James Mcgahan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Michael Mcgahan admitted to the bar?
James Michael Mcgahan has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did James Michael Mcgahan go to law school?
James Michael Mcgahan attended New England Law.
What company does James Michael Mcgahan work for?
James Michael Mcgahan is associated with St. Lawrence County Public Defender 'S Office in Canton, NY.
Is James Michael Mcgahan in good standing?
Yes, James Michael Mcgahan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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