New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Eric Edward Rainey
University Of Illinois College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Raleigh, NC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4868980
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Eric Edward Rainey has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #167 of 330
- by tenure in Raleigh office peers
- Law school
- University Of Illinois College Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Eric Edward Rainey carries New York bar registration 4868980, 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 Eric E. Rainey, Attorney-At-Law, located in Raleigh, NC, ZIP 27605. Educational background: University of Illinois College of Law (445 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Eric Edward Rainey 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
Eric Edward Rainey was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 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 · September 2026
Tenure among Raleigh, NC office peers
Relative to the 330 NY-registered attorneys listing Raleigh, NC, Eric Edward Rainey is longer-tenured than 50% (local rank #167). See the Raleigh attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #167
- City cohort
- 330
- Local percentile
- 50th
- Admitted
- 2010
Nearest tenure peers in Raleigh
- Kristen Elizabeth Baker admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Ryan Greer Berliner admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Siobhan Briley admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Stephen Vincent Carey admitted 2010 · 16 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Eric compares to fellow University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni
Among the 386 University Of Illinois College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Eric Edward Rainey is longer-tenured than 73%.
16 years vs. University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 386 NY-registered alumni of this school
16 Top 27% higher than 73% of 386 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 · September 2026
University Of Illinois College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Illinois College Of Law's 445 alumni in the New York register, 82% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4868980
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Eric E. Rainey, Attorney-At-Law
- City
- Raleigh, NC
- ZIP Code
- 27605
- Phone
- (828) 333-0900
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Eric Edward Rainey's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2010 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2010), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2010 whose listed office city differs from Raleigh, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Eric Edward Rainey: closest NY bar admission year outside NC, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~331 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2010)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eric Rainey licensed?
Eric Rainey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Eric Edward Rainey admitted to the bar?
Eric Edward Rainey was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Eric Edward Rainey go to law school?
Eric Edward Rainey attended University of Illinois College of Law.
What company does Eric Edward Rainey work for?
Eric Edward Rainey is associated with Eric E. Rainey, Attorney-At-Law in Raleigh, NC.
Is Eric Edward Rainey in good standing?
Yes, Eric Edward Rainey holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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