New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Joseph Rush
Pace University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Augusta, GA. 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
- 2844199
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Joseph Rush carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1997 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 29 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #2 of 5
- by tenure in Augusta office peers
- Law school
- Pace University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Joseph Rush is registered as bar number 2844199 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Augusta, GA, ZIP 30912. Educational background: PACE UNIVERSITY (2,523 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" 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 Augusta, GA office peers
Within Augusta, GA's 5-attorney local set, James Joseph Rush is #2 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Augusta attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2
- City cohort
- 5
- Local percentile
- 20th
- Admitted
- 1997
Nearest tenure peers in Augusta
- James Vance Painter admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Raymond A. Whiting admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Samuel Ethan Meller admitted 2013 · 13 yr
- Rocco Anthony Sica Iii admitted 2013 · 13 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 August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How James compares to fellow Pace University alumni
Among the 1,897 Pace University graduates in the New York register, James Joseph Rush is longer-tenured than 20%.
29 years vs. Pace University alumni
Years since admission - 1,897 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 80% higher than 20% of 1,897 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 · August 2026
Pace University's active-bar rate
Of Pace University's 2,523 alumni in the New York register, 67.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2844199
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Augusta, GA
- ZIP Code
- 30912
- Phone
- (706) 721-1626
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Joseph Rush's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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.
Near-tenure Pace University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1997 .
Same admission year (1997), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1997 whose listed office city differs from Augusta, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for James Joseph Rush with the closest admission year to 1997. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Rush licensed?
James Rush is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Joseph Rush admitted to the bar?
James Joseph Rush's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did James Joseph Rush go to law school?
James Joseph Rush attended PACE UNIVERSITY.
Is James Joseph Rush in good standing?
No, James Joseph Rush carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.