New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Andrew Shope
University Of Chicago Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Boston, MA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5541305
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, John Andrew Shope has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5541305 on the New York register belongs to John Andrew Shope, currently in active 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 Foley Hoag LLP, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02210. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LAW SCHOOL (1,392 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
John Andrew Shope is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, John Andrew Shope sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Chicago Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago Law School's 1,392 alumni in the New York register, 82.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5541305
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Foley Hoag LLP
- City
- Boston, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02210
- Phone
- (617) 832-1233
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Andrew Shope'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 Shope licensed?
John Shope is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Andrew Shope admitted to the bar?
John Andrew Shope has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did John Andrew Shope go to law school?
John Andrew Shope attended UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LAW SCHOOL.
What company does John Andrew Shope work for?
John Andrew Shope is associated with Foley Hoag LLP in Boston, MA.
Is John Andrew Shope in good standing?
Yes, John Andrew Shope holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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