New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Brian Joseph Ruffino
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Kenmore, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2869782
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Brian Joseph Ruffino ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2869782 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Brian Joseph Ruffino, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Brian J. Ruffino, located in Kenmore, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14217. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (2,796 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Brian Joseph Ruffino still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Brian Joseph Ruffino's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Brian compares to fellow Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,151 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, Brian Joseph Ruffino is longer-tenured than 36% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,151 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 64% higher than 36% of 1,151 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
Syracuse University's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University's 2,796 alumni in the New York register, 56.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2869782
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Brian J. Ruffino
- City
- Kenmore, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14217
- Phone
- (716) 877-2550
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Brian Joseph Ruffino'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 Brian Ruffino licensed?
Brian Ruffino is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Brian Joseph Ruffino admitted to the bar?
Brian Joseph Ruffino's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Brian Joseph Ruffino go to law school?
Brian Joseph Ruffino attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Brian Joseph Ruffino work for?
Brian Joseph Ruffino is associated with Brian J. Ruffino in Kenmore, NY.
Is Brian Joseph Ruffino in good standing?
Yes, Brian Joseph Ruffino 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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