New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Jane Rawlings Cottrell
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Stanfordville, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1816594
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jane Rawlings Cottrell has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jane Rawlings Cottrell has carried New York bar registration 1816594 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Entertainment Law & Mediation, located in Stanfordville, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12581. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Jane Rawlings Cottrell 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
Jane Rawlings Cottrell's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 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 Jane compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Jane Rawlings Cottrell is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 11,886 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1816594
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Entertainment Law & Mediation
- City
- Stanfordville, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12581
- Phone
- (917) 575-4424
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jane Rawlings Cottrell'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 Jane Cottrell licensed?
Jane Cottrell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jane Rawlings Cottrell admitted to the bar?
Jane Rawlings Cottrell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Jane Rawlings Cottrell go to law school?
Jane Rawlings Cottrell attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Jane Rawlings Cottrell work for?
Jane Rawlings Cottrell is associated with Entertainment Law & Mediation in Stanfordville, NY.
Is Jane Rawlings Cottrell in good standing?
Yes, Jane Rawlings Cottrell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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