New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Gordon Meagley
University Of Miami alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1767003
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Gordon Meagley has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Miami
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Gordon Meagley has carried New York bar registration 1767003 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 44 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (901 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, James Gordon Meagley 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 Gordon Meagley's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 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 Miami alumni
Among the 519 University Of Miami graduates in the New York register, James Gordon Meagley is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. University Of Miami alumni
Years since admission - 519 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 519 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 · 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 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1767003
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Gordon Meagley'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 Meagley licensed?
James Meagley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Gordon Meagley admitted to the bar?
James Gordon Meagley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did James Gordon Meagley go to law school?
James Gordon Meagley attended UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI.
Is James Gordon Meagley in good standing?
Yes, James Gordon Meagley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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