New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Janet Hurley Bliss
Syracuse alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Lake Placid, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1871250
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Janet Hurley Bliss has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Janet Hurley Bliss has carried New York bar registration 1871250 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
Practice address is listed under Janet H. Bliss Law Office, located in Lake Placid, NY (Essex County), ZIP 12946. Educational background: SYRACUSE (1,151 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Janet Hurley Bliss 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
Janet Hurley Bliss's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 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 Janet compares to fellow Syracuse alumni
Among the 343 Syracuse graduates in the New York register, Janet Hurley Bliss is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Syracuse alumni
Years since admission - 343 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 343 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
Syracuse's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse's 1,151 alumni in the New York register, 43.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1871250
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Janet H. Bliss Law Office
- City
- Lake Placid, NY
- County
- Essex
- ZIP Code
- 12946
- Phone
- (518) 523-9900
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Janet Hurley Bliss'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 Janet Bliss licensed?
Janet Bliss is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Janet Hurley Bliss admitted to the bar?
Janet Hurley Bliss's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Janet Hurley Bliss go to law school?
Janet Hurley Bliss attended SYRACUSE.
What company does Janet Hurley Bliss work for?
Janet Hurley Bliss is associated with Janet H. Bliss Law Office in Lake Placid, NY.
Is Janet Hurley Bliss in good standing?
Yes, Janet Hurley Bliss holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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