New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John S. May
Suffolk University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Apex, NC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3896321
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, John S. May ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #5 of 7
- by tenure in Apex office peers
- Law school
- Suffolk University Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3896321 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John S. May, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under John S. May, Attorney, located in Apex, NC, ZIP 27523. Educational background: Suffolk University Law School (1,115 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, John S. May 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 John S. May's 26 years since admission in 2000.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Apex, NC office peers
In the small Apex, NC cohort (7 with admission years), John S. May ranks #5 by tenure. See the Apex attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #5
- City cohort
- 7
- Local percentile
- 57th
- Admitted
- 2000
Nearest tenure peers in Apex
- Melissa R. C. Rosado admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Jennifer Westerlund admitted 1998 · 28 yr
- John Patrick Fronk admitted 1996 · 30 yr
- Suzanna Marie Meyers Morales admitted 2005 · 21 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How John compares to fellow Suffolk University Law School alumni
Among the 916 Suffolk University Law School graduates in the New York register, John S. May is longer-tenured than 93%.
26 years vs. Suffolk University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 916 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 7% higher than 93% of 916 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 · August 2026
Suffolk University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suffolk University Law School's 1,115 alumni in the New York register, 80% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3896321
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- John S. May, Attorney
- City
- Apex, NC
- ZIP Code
- 27523
- Phone
- (917) 816-3708
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John S. May's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Suffolk University Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2000 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2000), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2000 whose listed office city differs from Apex, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for John S. May with the closest admission year to 2000. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John May licensed?
John May is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John S. May admitted to the bar?
John S. May's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did John S. May go to law school?
John S. May attended Suffolk University Law School.
What company does John S. May work for?
John S. May is associated with John S. May, Attorney in Apex, NC.
Is John S. May in good standing?
Yes, John S. May holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.