New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James John Rufo
Thomas M Cooley Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in White Plains, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5152210
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, James John Rufo has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Thomas M Cooley Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5152210 on the New York register belongs to James John Rufo, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Law Office Of James J. Rufo, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10605. Educational background: Thomas M Cooley Law School (684 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James John Rufo 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
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, James John Rufo sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 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 Thomas M Cooley Law School alumni
Among the 325 Thomas M Cooley Law School graduates in the New York register, James John Rufo is longer-tenured than 29% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. Thomas M Cooley Law School alumni
Years since admission - 325 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 71% higher than 29% of 325 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Thomas M Cooley Law School's active-bar rate
Of Thomas M Cooley Law School's 684 alumni in the New York register, 85.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Thomas M Cooley Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5152210
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Law Office Of James J. Rufo
- City
- White Plains, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10605
- Phone
- (914) 600-7161
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James John Rufo'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 Rufo licensed?
James Rufo is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James John Rufo admitted to the bar?
James John Rufo has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did James John Rufo go to law school?
James John Rufo attended Thomas M Cooley Law School.
What company does James John Rufo work for?
James John Rufo is associated with The Law Office Of James J. Rufo in White Plains, NY.
Is James John Rufo in good standing?
Yes, James John Rufo holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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