New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Michael Ruel
Univ.Of Connecticut School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Hartford, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3976016
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Michael Ruel carries a "Suspended, due to reregister" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2001 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 25 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, due to reregister"
- #217 of 646
- by tenure in Hartford office peers
- Law school
- Univ.Of Connecticut School Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Michael Ruel is registered as bar number 3976016 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, due to reregister", 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
Practice address is listed under Ruel Ruel Burns Feldman & Britt, LLC, located in Hartford, CT, ZIP 06103. Educational background: UNIV.OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, due to reregister" 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.
Tenure among Hartford, CT office peers
Most of the 646 NY-registered attorneys in Hartford, CT outrank James Michael Ruel on tenure; this record sits at the 33rd local percentile (rank #217). See the Hartford attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #217
- City cohort
- 646
- Local percentile
- 33rd
- Admitted
- 2001
Nearest tenure peers in Hartford
- Mylyn K. Alexander-Smith admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- T. David Bomzer admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Christine Elizabeth Bromberg admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Matthew William Cambi admitted 2001 · 25 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.
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 82.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, due to reregister
- Registration Number
- 3976016
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ruel Ruel Burns Feldman & Britt, LLC
- City
- Hartford, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06103
- Phone
- (860) 837-4862
Education
UNIV.OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Michael Ruel's current status, "Suspended, due to reregister", places this record outside 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.
Same admission year (2001), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2001 whose listed office city differs from Hartford, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for James Michael Ruel: closest NY bar admission year outside CT, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~647 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2001)
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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James Michael Ruel carries a "Suspended, due to reregister" 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 Ruel licensed?
James Ruel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Michael Ruel admitted to the bar?
James Michael Ruel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did James Michael Ruel go to law school?
James Michael Ruel attended UNIV.OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does James Michael Ruel work for?
James Michael Ruel is associated with Ruel Ruel Burns Feldman & Britt, LLC in Hartford, CT.
Is James Michael Ruel in good standing?
No, James Michael Ruel carries a "Suspended, due to reregister" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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