New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Patrick Rhatican
Rutgers Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Secaucus, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2784882
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, James Patrick Rhatican ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers Newark
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2784882 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Patrick Rhatican, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc., located in Secaucus, NJ, ZIP 07094. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: RUTGERS NEWARK (822 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, James Patrick Rhatican 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 James Patrick Rhatican's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 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 James compares to fellow Rutgers Newark alumni
Among the 423 Rutgers Newark graduates in the New York register, James Patrick Rhatican is longer-tenured than 8% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Rutgers Newark alumni
Years since admission - 423 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 92% higher than 8% of 423 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
Rutgers Newark's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers Newark's 822 alumni in the New York register, 54.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Rutgers Newark alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2784882
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc.
- City
- Secaucus, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07094
- Phone
- (201) 348-1200
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Patrick Rhatican'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 James Rhatican licensed?
James Rhatican is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Patrick Rhatican admitted to the bar?
James Patrick Rhatican's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did James Patrick Rhatican go to law school?
James Patrick Rhatican attended RUTGERS NEWARK.
What company does James Patrick Rhatican work for?
James Patrick Rhatican is associated with Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc. in Secaucus, NJ.
Is James Patrick Rhatican in good standing?
Yes, James Patrick Rhatican holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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