New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Eric Jay Rossum
American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1896349
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Eric Jay Rossum appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1984 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 42 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- American University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Eric Jay Rossum is registered as bar number 1896349 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 42 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (879 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Eric compares to fellow American University alumni
Among the 646 American University graduates in the New York register, Eric Jay Rossum is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. American University alumni
Years since admission - 646 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 646 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
American University's active-bar rate
Of American University's 879 alumni in the New York register, 68% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 1896349
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Eric Jay Rossum's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside 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 Eric Rossum licensed?
Eric Rossum is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Eric Jay Rossum admitted to the bar?
Eric Jay Rossum's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Eric Jay Rossum go to law school?
Eric Jay Rossum attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
Is Eric Jay Rossum in good standing?
Not currently, Eric Jay Rossum's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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