New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Janis Lynn Cowhey
St Johns alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2372019
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Janis Lynn Cowhey ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2372019 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Janis Lynn Cowhey, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Lassar & Cowhey LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST JOHNS (3,079 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Janis Lynn Cowhey still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Janis Lynn Cowhey's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
How Janis compares to fellow St Johns alumni
Among the 1,577 St Johns graduates in the New York register, Janis Lynn Cowhey is longer-tenured than 30% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. St Johns alumni
Years since admission - 1,577 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 70% higher than 30% of 1,577 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
St Johns's active-bar rate
Of St Johns's 3,079 alumni in the New York register, 36.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2372019
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lassar & Cowhey LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 695-5670
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Janis Lynn Cowhey'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 Janis Cowhey licensed?
Janis Cowhey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Janis Lynn Cowhey admitted to the bar?
Janis Lynn Cowhey's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Janis Lynn Cowhey go to law school?
Janis Lynn Cowhey attended ST JOHNS.
What company does Janis Lynn Cowhey work for?
Janis Lynn Cowhey is associated with Lassar & Cowhey LLP in New York, NY.
Is Janis Lynn Cowhey in good standing?
Yes, Janis Lynn Cowhey 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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