New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Peter Ratchford
Suny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Bruceton Mills, WV. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5272455
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, James Peter Ratchford has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5272455 on the New York register belongs to James Peter Ratchford, currently in active 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 James Ratchford Law PLLC, located in Bruceton Mills, WV, ZIP 26525. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO (2,951 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James Peter Ratchford is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, James Peter Ratchford sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow Suny At Buffalo alumni
Among the 1,248 Suny At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, James Peter Ratchford is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. Suny At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 1,248 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 100% higher than 0% of 1,248 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny At Buffalo's 2,951 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5272455
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- James Ratchford Law PLLC
- City
- Bruceton Mills, WV
- ZIP Code
- 26525
- Phone
- (304) 996-8683
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Peter Ratchford'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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James Peter Ratchford's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Ratchford licensed?
James Ratchford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Peter Ratchford admitted to the bar?
James Peter Ratchford has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did James Peter Ratchford go to law school?
James Peter Ratchford attended SUNY AT BUFFALO.
What company does James Peter Ratchford work for?
James Peter Ratchford is associated with James Ratchford Law PLLC in Bruceton Mills, WV.
Is James Peter Ratchford in good standing?
Yes, James Peter Ratchford 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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