New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Richard James May
Georgetown University Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Walnut Creek, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4225231
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard James May has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown University Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard James May carries New York bar registration 4225231, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Mortenson Taggart Adams LLP, located in Walnut Creek, CA, ZIP 94596. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Georgetown University Law Center (6,427 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Richard James May remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Richard James May was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Richard compares to fellow Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Among the 5,599 Georgetown University Law Center graduates in the New York register, Richard James May is longer-tenured than 88% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 5,599 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 12% higher than 88% of 5,599 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
Georgetown University Law Center's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown University Law Center's 6,427 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Georgetown University Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4225231
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mortenson Taggart Adams LLP
- City
- Walnut Creek, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94596
- Phone
- (925) 771-3140
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard James May'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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Richard James May's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard May licensed?
Richard May is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard James May admitted to the bar?
Richard James May was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Richard James May go to law school?
Richard James May attended Georgetown University Law Center.
What company does Richard James May work for?
Richard James May is associated with Mortenson Taggart Adams LLP in Walnut Creek, CA.
Is Richard James May in good standing?
Yes, Richard James May 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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