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"
Law school
Univ.Of Connecticut School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, due to reregister
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2001
25 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Univ.Of Connecticut School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
3976016
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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.

The 2001 admission class today

Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years2001 class 66.2% 80% ▲ +20.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2001 admission class

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
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 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

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.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.