New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Stephen Puhala
Duquesne University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4772257
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Stephen Puhala has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duquesne University School Of Law
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Stephen Puhala is registered as bar number 4772257 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Guardian Life Insurance Company Of America, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (166 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James Stephen Puhala sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Stephen Puhala was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
Duquesne University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Duquesne University School Of Law's 166 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Duquesne University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4772257
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Guardian Life Insurance Company Of America
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 919-3572
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. James Stephen Puhala's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Puhala licensed?
James Puhala is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Stephen Puhala admitted to the bar?
James Stephen Puhala was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did James Stephen Puhala go to law school?
James Stephen Puhala attended DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does James Stephen Puhala work for?
James Stephen Puhala is associated with The Guardian Life Insurance Company Of America in New York, NY.
Is James Stephen Puhala in good standing?
Yes, James Stephen Puhala holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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