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John Ray established John Ray & Associates in 1983. Mr. Ray is the only attorney in the U.S. to have had two full-length trials filmed by Court TV and has frequently appeared on nationwide television, including 48 Hours, 60 Minutes,Fox News, Hardcopy, Current Affair, Inside Edition, Larry King Live, Dr. Oz, Sally Jesse Raphael, Geraldo Rivera, Maury Povich, Jenny Jones,Dateline NBC,FOX Nation, ABC’s Eyewitness News, CBS, NBC, ABC, PIX, Channel 12 as well as all other major network news shows. John Ray has appeared as an expert on CNN regarding jury trials; as a consultant on the Montel Williams Show on a controversial Maryland case, and as a commentator on Court TV. He is the attorney who has investigated the Long Island Serial Killer case. He is the veteran litigator who successfully represented the father, Joseph Kaplan, in Kaplan v. Chamberlain (the famous “surrogate parent” custody case, where a 26-year-old surrogate mother who agreed to become a surrogate mother by having sex with Mr. Kaplan, bore a son and fought Mr.Kaplan for custody). John Ray also represented Keila Pulinario in the precedent-setting “Rape Trauma Syndrome” case, involving a young woman who was raped and subsequently killed her rapist, winning in court after years of litigation; this was also a full-length featured trial covered nationally on Court TV. Mr. Ray has handled thousands of cases over the course of his career and has tried countless matters to verdict. An avid reader, especially of European and American history, Mr. Ray is admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States. John Ray is an active athlete. A former semi-pro football player, Mr. Ray has played open league lacrosse in New York for the past 55 years. He now plays goalie for several lacrosse teams year-round. He won the 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2021 ULAX championships in Manhattan, as a starting goalie, and holds the record in the U.S. for the most saves in a single game (50) of box lacrosse. A biathlon competitor with silver and bronze medals in New York biathlons. John Ray also competes in the Lifeguard Memorial Ocean Mile Swim Race, finishing with a time of 35 minutes in 2021.
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Acquired: 1983
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Acquired: 1994
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122 N. Country Rd, P.O. Box 5440, Miller Place, NY, 11764
5 East 22nd Street, 17th floor, New York, NY, 10010
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Posted by Samantha | June 18, 2020
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Mr. Ray spent a large chunk of his time to listen to my situation. He took the time to advise me, and help me in the best way possible. He was professional, knowledgeable, and informative. I would highly recommend anyone to go to Mr. Ray FIRST! Give him your time, energy, and hear him out!! It will b...
Posted by Adam | January 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
#1 Lawyer on Long Island BAR NONE!!
Many people will claim they have or know the best lawyer(s), but John Ray + his partner actually are the BEST Lawyer's $$ can buy. I hired him for a family court (NIGHTMARE court that can ruin ur life) issue that had been dragged out for 3.5 YEARS + countless appearances. He was able to get the cha...
Posted by Diana Lindstrom | March 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The best lawyer that will fight for you!
I do not know where to start with the praise for Mr John Ray and the associates of his firm-they are just incredible. Mr Ray helped me in litigation thru my divorce and child custody matters. He and his team are incredibly professional, attentive, detail oriented, smart and also sensitive, caring and...
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best family Court lawyer anywhere
His high profile doesn't effect his rates which were comparable to any anger rage attorney and trust me the extra 100 an hr if that is worth it when your case gets closed assoon as he shows up its a wrap.. His associate is a genius and had very angle covered from soup to nuts he had every possibility...
Posted by Ronald Bonomo | March 15, 2016 | Real Estate
Excellent Professional Attorney
I consulted with Mr.Ray regarding an going problem situation that been occurring for many years on my home's property. He was very understanding and offered me excellent advise on how to handle the situation. If this situation should worsen I would hire Mr. Ray with question to represent me.
"A knowledgeable, confident and zealous advocate. No one will work harder for you. John Ray is the attorney lawyers call when they need a lawyer. This is his vocation, not his job. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
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President, Magdalene Dismas Society, Inc.
1984 - 2021
Professor, Suffolk County Community College
1983 - 2021
Owner, John Ray & Associates
Member
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Post graduate
1971
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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MA - Master of Art
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2015
Women's rights
2010
Women's rights
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The art of cross examination
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