New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Ruston Pagan
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Little Rock, AR. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2713576
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, John Ruston Pagan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2713576 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John Ruston Pagan, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. 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 Little Rock, AR, ZIP 72205. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, John Ruston Pagan still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match John Ruston Pagan's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How John compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, John Ruston Pagan is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 30% higher than 70% of 3,070 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2713576
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Little Rock, AR
- ZIP Code
- 72205
- Phone
- (804) 248-8190
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Ruston Pagan'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 John Pagan licensed?
John Pagan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Ruston Pagan admitted to the bar?
John Ruston Pagan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did John Ruston Pagan go to law school?
John Ruston Pagan attended HARVARD.
Is John Ruston Pagan in good standing?
Yes, John Ruston Pagan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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