New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Jay Stuart Cantor
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Poughkeepsie, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1715457
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jay Stuart Cantor has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jay Stuart Cantor has carried New York bar registration 1715457 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Gil & Cantor, P.C., located in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12603. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Jay Stuart Cantor 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
Jay Stuart Cantor's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Jay compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Jay Stuart Cantor is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,694 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1715457
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gil & Cantor, P.C.
- City
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12603
- Phone
- (845) 297-7777
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jay Stuart Cantor'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 Jay Cantor licensed?
Jay Cantor is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jay Stuart Cantor admitted to the bar?
Jay Stuart Cantor's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Jay Stuart Cantor go to law school?
Jay Stuart Cantor attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Jay Stuart Cantor work for?
Jay Stuart Cantor is associated with Gil & Cantor, P.C. in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Is Jay Stuart Cantor in good standing?
Yes, Jay Stuart Cantor holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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