New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Sean Ruff
Catholic University Columbus alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4225223
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Sean Ruff has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Catholic University Columbus
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Sean Ruff carries New York bar registration 4225223, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cooley LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS (21 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Sean Ruff remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Sean Ruff was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Catholic University Columbus's active-bar rate
Of Catholic University Columbus's 21 alumni in the New York register, 64.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Catholic University Columbus alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4225223
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cooley LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20004
- Phone
- (202) 776-2999
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Sean Ruff'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 Michael Ruff licensed?
Michael Ruff is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Sean Ruff admitted to the bar?
Michael Sean Ruff was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Michael Sean Ruff go to law school?
Michael Sean Ruff attended CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS.
What company does Michael Sean Ruff work for?
Michael Sean Ruff is associated with Cooley LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Michael Sean Ruff in good standing?
Yes, Michael Sean Ruff 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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