New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Rafael Wolfgang Van Rienen

University Of Chicago Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2012
Admitted
14
Years in bar
4997870
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2012, Rafael Wolfgang Van Rienen has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

14 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Chicago Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Chicago Law School
82.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4997870
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 4997870 on the New York register belongs to Rafael Wolfgang Van Rienen, currently in active 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 Livonius Van Rienen Partnerschaft Von Rechtsanwaelten Mbb, located in 60325 Frankfurt Am Main. Educational background: University of Chicago Law School (1,392 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Rafael Wolfgang Van Rienen is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Rafael Wolfgang Van Rienen sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

14 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · May 2026

How Rafael compares to fellow University Of Chicago Law School alumni

Among the 1,214 University Of Chicago Law School graduates in the New York register, Rafael Wolfgang Van Rienen is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

14 years vs. University Of Chicago Law School alumni

Years since admission - 1,214 NY-registered alumni of this school

14 Top 41% higher than 59% of 1,214 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · May 2026

University Of Chicago Law School's active-bar rate

Of University Of Chicago Law School's 1,392 alumni in the New York register, 82.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%82.8%
University Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2012 admission class today

Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70% Statewide, all years2012 class 66.2% 69.6% ▲ +5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2012 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4997870
Year Admitted
2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Livonius Van Rienen Partnerschaft Von Rechtsanwaelten Mbb
City
60325 Frankfurt Am Main
Phone
+49 (0) 69 / 2470490

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Rafael Wolfgang Van Rienen'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Rafael Wolfgang Van Rienen's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rafael Van Rienen licensed?

Rafael Van Rienen is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Rafael Wolfgang Van Rienen admitted to the bar?

Rafael Wolfgang Van Rienen has been on the New York bar register since 2012.

Where did Rafael Wolfgang Van Rienen go to law school?

Rafael Wolfgang Van Rienen attended University of Chicago Law School.

What company does Rafael Wolfgang Van Rienen work for?

Rafael Wolfgang Van Rienen is associated with Livonius Van Rienen Partnerschaft Von Rechtsanwaelten Mbb in 60325 Frankfurt Am Main.

Is Rafael Wolfgang Van Rienen in good standing?

Yes, Rafael Wolfgang Van Rienen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.