New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Shawn Thomas May
Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Saratoga Springs, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4204509
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Shawn Thomas 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
- Suny Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Shawn Thomas May carries New York bar registration 4204509, an established, active practitioner in 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 Law Office Of Shawn T. May, P.C., located in Saratoga Springs, NY (Saratoga County), ZIP 12866. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO (970 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Shawn Thomas 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
Shawn Thomas 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 Shawn compares to fellow Suny Buffalo alumni
Among the 450 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Shawn Thomas May is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 450 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 73% higher than 27% of 450 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
Suny Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo's 970 alumni in the New York register, 65.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo 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
- 4204509
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Shawn T. May, P.C.
- City
- Saratoga Springs, NY
- County
- Saratoga
- ZIP Code
- 12866
- Phone
- (518) 449-5431
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Shawn Thomas 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shawn May licensed?
Shawn May is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Shawn Thomas May admitted to the bar?
Shawn Thomas May was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Shawn Thomas May go to law school?
Shawn Thomas May attended SUNY BUFFALO.
What company does Shawn Thomas May work for?
Shawn Thomas May is associated with Law Office Of Shawn T. May, P.C. in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Is Shawn Thomas May in good standing?
Yes, Shawn Thomas 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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