New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Michael Snypes Jr
U.V.A. Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4456885
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Michael Snypes Jr has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- U.V.A. Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Michael Snypes Jr carries New York bar registration 4456885, an established, active practitioner 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 Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: U.V.A. LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James Michael Snypes Jr remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Michael Snypes Jr was admitted in 2007, giving 19 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.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4456885
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 909-6319
Education
U.V.A. LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Michael Snypes Jr'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 Snypes licensed?
James Snypes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Michael Snypes Jr admitted to the bar?
James Michael Snypes Jr was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did James Michael Snypes Jr go to law school?
James Michael Snypes Jr attended U.V.A. LAW SCHOOL.
What company does James Michael Snypes Jr work for?
James Michael Snypes Jr is associated with Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, NY.
Is James Michael Snypes Jr in good standing?
Yes, James Michael Snypes Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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