New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Ruairi Macdonald
Queens University Belfast alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5545652
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Ruairi Macdonald carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2017 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 9 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Queens University Belfast
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Ruairi Macdonald is registered as bar number 5545652 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is currently on file for this attorney. Educational background: QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST (22 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Queens University Belfast's active-bar rate
Of Queens University Belfast's 22 alumni in the New York register, 72.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Queens University Belfast alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 5545652
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2025
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Ruairi Macdonald's current status, "Delinquent", 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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James Ruairi Macdonald carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Macdonald licensed?
James Macdonald is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Ruairi Macdonald admitted to the bar?
James Ruairi Macdonald has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did James Ruairi Macdonald go to law school?
James Ruairi Macdonald attended QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST.
Is James Ruairi Macdonald in good standing?
No, James Ruairi Macdonald carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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