New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Rita Scott Forrest
North Carolina Central University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Alpharetta, GA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2502938
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Rita Scott Forrest ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- North Carolina Central University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2502938 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Rita Scott Forrest, 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 Alpharetta, GA, ZIP 30022. Educational background: North Carolina Central University School of Law (101 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Rita Scott Forrest 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 Rita Scott Forrest's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Rita compares to fellow North Carolina Central University School Of Law alumni
Among the 100 North Carolina Central University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Rita Scott Forrest is longer-tenured than 94% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. North Carolina Central University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 100 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 6% higher than 94% of 100 fellow alumni
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
North Carolina Central University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of North Carolina Central University School Of Law's 101 alumni in the New York register, 79.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
North Carolina Central University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2502938
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- City
- Alpharetta, GA
- ZIP Code
- 30022
- Phone
- (678) 485-1045
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rita Scott Forrest'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 Rita Forrest licensed?
Rita Forrest is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rita Scott Forrest admitted to the bar?
Rita Scott Forrest's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Rita Scott Forrest go to law school?
Rita Scott Forrest attended North Carolina Central University School of Law.
Is Rita Scott Forrest in good standing?
Yes, Rita Scott Forrest 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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