New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Renee Kwait Rettig

Fordham Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1992
Admitted
34
Years in bar
2497246
NY reg #

The record in one line

Renee Kwait Rettig has held an active New York bar license for 34 years — admitted in 1992, longer-tenured than 71% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

34 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham Univ
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1992
34 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham Univ
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2497246
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Renee Kwait Rettig is registered as bar number 2497246 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1992, representing roughly 34 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Citi Personal Wealth Management, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10013. Public records list 1 other attorney with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIV, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Renee Kwait Rettig was admitted in 1992, giving 34 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.

34 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

34 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Below this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Below this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). This entry sits in this band. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

How Renee compares to fellow Fordham Univ alumni

Among the 215 Fordham Univ graduates in the New York register, Renee Kwait Rettig is longer-tenured than 17% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

34 years vs. Fordham Univ alumni

Years since admission — 215 NY-registered alumni of this school

34 Top 83% higher than 17% of 215 fellow alumni

20–25: 3 fellow alumni (1%). Below this entry. 25–30: 33 fellow alumni (15%). Below this entry. 30–35: 69 fellow alumni (32%). This entry sits in this band. 35–40: 41 fellow alumni (19%). Above this entry. 40–45: 34 fellow alumni (16%). Above this entry. 45–50: 22 fellow alumni (10%). Above this entry. 50–55: 13 fellow alumni (6%). Above this entry. This attorney 20 55 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2497246
Year Admitted
1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Citi Personal Wealth Management
City
New York, NY
County
New York
ZIP Code
10013
Phone
(212) 816-7460

Education

FORDHAM UNIV

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Renee Kwait Rettig's current status is "Currently registered".

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.

Other Attorneys at Citi Personal Wealth Management

John Edward Baumgartner Currently registered
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Renee Rettig licensed?

Renee Rettig is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Renee Kwait Rettig admitted to the bar?

Renee Kwait Rettig was admitted to the bar in 1992.

Where did Renee Kwait Rettig go to law school?

Renee Kwait Rettig attended FORDHAM UNIV.

What company does Renee Kwait Rettig work for?

Renee Kwait Rettig is associated with Citi Personal Wealth Management in New York, NY.

Is Renee Kwait Rettig in good standing?

Yes, Renee Kwait Rettig has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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