New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Russell Wooley
Case Western Reserve alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Cleveland, OH. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1873850
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Russell Wooley has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Case Western Reserve
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Russell Wooley has carried New York bar registration 1873850 for the better part of a career, still active and in good 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 Hilow & Spellacy, located in Cleveland, OH, ZIP 44113. Educational background: CASE WESTERN RESERVE (170 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, James Russell Wooley has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Russell Wooley's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Case Western Reserve alumni
Among the 94 Case Western Reserve graduates in the New York register, James Russell Wooley is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Case Western Reserve alumni
Years since admission - 94 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 94 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Case Western Reserve's active-bar rate
Of Case Western Reserve's 170 alumni in the New York register, 58.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Case Western Reserve alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1873850
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hilow & Spellacy
- City
- Cleveland, OH
- ZIP Code
- 44113
- Phone
- (216) 344-9220
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Russell Wooley'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 Wooley licensed?
James Wooley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Russell Wooley admitted to the bar?
James Russell Wooley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did James Russell Wooley go to law school?
James Russell Wooley attended CASE WESTERN RESERVE.
What company does James Russell Wooley work for?
James Russell Wooley is associated with Hilow & Spellacy in Cleveland, OH.
Is James Russell Wooley in good standing?
Yes, James Russell Wooley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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