New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James S. Mcmahon Jr.
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1966, registered office in Springfield, VA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1966
- Admitted
- 60
- Years in bar
- 1436625
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James S. Mcmahon Jr. has spent 60 years on the register since admission in 1966, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 60 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #2 of 38
- by tenure in Springfield office peers
- Law school
- Fordham University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James S. Mcmahon Jr. has carried New York bar registration 1436625 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Springfield, VA, ZIP 22152. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY (3,999 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 60 years, James S. Mcmahon Jr. 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 S. Mcmahon Jr.'s 60 years since a 1966 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
60 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
60 Top 1% higher than 99% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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 Springfield, VA office peers
Within Springfield, VA's 38-attorney local set, James S. Mcmahon Jr. is #2 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Springfield attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2
- City cohort
- 38
- Local percentile
- 3rd
- Admitted
- 1966
Nearest tenure peers in Springfield
- Richard D. Debobes admitted 1962 · 64 yr
- Ira L. Frank admitted 1978 · 48 yr
- Jesse William Bendahan admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Glenn M. Taubman admitted 1981 · 45 yr
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 Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,321 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, James S. Mcmahon Jr. is longer-tenured than 99%.
60 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,321 NY-registered alumni of this school
60 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,321 fellow alumni
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
Fordham University's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University's 3,999 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1966 admission class today
Of the 1,587 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1966, 23.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1436625
- Year Admitted
- 1966 (60 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Springfield, VA
- ZIP Code
- 22152
- Phone
- (516) 851-3704
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James S. Mcmahon Jr.'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
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.
Near-tenure Fordham University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1966 .
Same admission year (1966), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1966 whose listed office city differs from Springfield, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for James S. Mcmahon Jr.: closest NY bar admission year outside VA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~39 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1966)
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Mcmahon licensed?
James Mcmahon is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James S. Mcmahon Jr. admitted to the bar?
James S. Mcmahon Jr.'s admission to the New York bar dates back to 1966.
Where did James S. Mcmahon Jr. go to law school?
James S. Mcmahon Jr. attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
Is James S. Mcmahon Jr. in good standing?
Yes, James S. Mcmahon Jr. holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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