University Of Missouri-Columbia

14 registered attorneys

University Of Missouri-Columbia has produced 14 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar, of which 0 (0.0%) are currently active. The largest concentration of alumni practice in , (5 attorneys). The most recent admission class (2008) added 3 new attorneys.

What the alumni data reveals

University Of Missouri-Columbia has 14 alumni registered with the New York State Bar, with 0 (0.0%) currently in active standing. The active-status share is a meaningful signal for prospective students and employers: it captures how many graduates are still practicing law under their New York bar credential versus those who have retired, moved to other jurisdictions, or transitioned into business, academia, or public service roles that do not require active bar membership. A rate near 0.0% is within the normal range for established law schools with alumni populations spanning multiple decades of admission classes.

Geographic placement is concentrated: , is the single largest market for University Of Missouri-Columbia alumni with 5 registered attorneys (35.7% of alumni in this dataset). The top 5 cities for this school's graduates are (5), New York (2), Chesterfield (1), Saint Louis (1), Toronto, Ontario M5h 3b7 (1) — placement patterns that reflect both proximity to the school and the historical strength of its alumni network in those markets. The most recent admission class (2008) produced 3 new attorneys, providing a rough pulse on current graduating-class scale; comparing 2008 against earlier years in the distribution below gives a sense of pipeline growth or contraction.

Law school affiliation matters for network effects, signaling, and specific practice pipelines — but it is not a direct predictor of individual attorney competence for your matter. When using this page to evaluate an attorney who graduated from University Of Missouri-Columbia, treat the school as one data point alongside bar status, years of practice, discipline history, practice area alignment, and client references. For students comparing law schools, the alumni-active rate and geographic distribution here reflect outcomes for New York-registered graduates only — consult ABA-required disclosures and the school's own employment reports for complete placement data. The information below is drawn from public bar registration records and is not endorsement, ranking, or evaluation of the school's academic program.

Status Distribution

Currently registered 5 (35.7%)
Suspended, delinquent 3 (21.4%)
Resigned 2 (14.3%)

Top Cities

, 5
NEW YORK, NY 2
CHESTERFIELD, MO 1
SAINT LOUIS, MO 1
TORONTO, ONTARIO M5H 3B7, 1

Recent Admissions

Class of 2008 3 admitted
Class of 2007 1 admitted
Class of 2006 3 admitted
Class of 2005 1 admitted
Class of 1985 1 admitted
Class of 1983 1 admitted

Alumni Directory

Name Status
Faye Dottheim Brooks Suspended, delinquent
Harry Clay Cundiff Iii Currently registered
Karen M. Jordan Currently registered
Heekyoung Kim Currently registered
Hugh Roland Law Resigned
David Jacob Mazur Currently registered
James Curtis Owen Suspended, delinquent
Janusz Zbigniew Puzniak Suspended, delinquent
Jani L. Spurgeon Currently registered
Jordan Lisle Williams Resigned

Frequently Asked Questions

How many attorneys graduated from University Of Missouri-Columbia?

14 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar graduated from University Of Missouri-Columbia. Of these, 0 (0.0%) are currently registered and active.

Where do University Of Missouri-Columbia graduates practice?

The most common practice location for University Of Missouri-Columbia graduates is , , with 5 attorneys. Alumni practice across 5 cities.

What is the bar status rate for University Of Missouri-Columbia alumni?

Of 14 alumni, 0.0% are currently registered and active with the New York State Bar. The remaining 100.0% have other statuses including retired, suspended, or voluntarily resigned.

How many attorneys were admitted from University Of Missouri-Columbia recently?

In 2008, 3 attorneys from University Of Missouri-Columbia were admitted to the New York State Bar.

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Disclaimer: This data is sourced from public state bar registration records. PlainAttorney does not provide legal advice or endorsements. Always verify attorney credentials directly with the relevant state bar.

Source: NY Office of Court Administration via data.ny.gov — attorney registration dataset.

Verification: NY Courts Attorney Registration Search.