New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John H Ray Iii
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Chicago, IL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3993615
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, John H Ray Iii ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3993615 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John H Ray Iii, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ray & Counsel, P.C., located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60643. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, John H Ray Iii 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 H Ray Iii's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 John compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, John H Ray Iii is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 54% higher than 46% of 3,070 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
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3993615
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ray & Counsel, P.C.
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60643
- Phone
- (617) 645-3000
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John H Ray Iii'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 John Ray licensed?
John Ray is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John H Ray Iii admitted to the bar?
John H Ray Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did John H Ray Iii go to law school?
John H Ray Iii attended HARVARD.
What company does John H Ray Iii work for?
John H Ray Iii is associated with Ray & Counsel, P.C. in Chicago, IL.
Is John H Ray Iii in good standing?
Yes, John H Ray Iii 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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