New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Jani L. Spurgeon
University Of Missouri-Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1997600
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jani L. Spurgeon has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Missouri-Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jani L. Spurgeon has carried New York bar registration 1997600 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 41 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA (14 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Jani L. Spurgeon 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
Jani L. Spurgeon's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 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
University Of Missouri-Columbia's active-bar rate
Of University Of Missouri-Columbia's 14 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Missouri-Columbia alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1997600
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jani L. Spurgeon'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 Jani Spurgeon licensed?
Jani Spurgeon is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jani L. Spurgeon admitted to the bar?
Jani L. Spurgeon's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Jani L. Spurgeon go to law school?
Jani L. Spurgeon attended UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA.
Is Jani L. Spurgeon in good standing?
Yes, Jani L. Spurgeon 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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