New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Ronald Prence Cima
Vanderbilt University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1721687
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 46 years on the register since a 1980 admission, Ronald Prence Cima ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 92% of the currently-active bar.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vanderbilt University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ronald Prence Cima is registered as bar number 1721687 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Seward & Kissel LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (345 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Ronald Prence Cima sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Ronald Prence Cima's 46 years since admission in 1980. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Ronald compares to fellow Vanderbilt University alumni
Among the 211 Vanderbilt University graduates in the New York register, Ronald Prence Cima is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Vanderbilt University alumni
Years since admission - 211 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 211 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
Vanderbilt University's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University's 345 alumni in the New York register, 67% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vanderbilt University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1721687
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Seward & Kissel LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 574-1471
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Ronald Prence Cima's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Ronald Cima licensed?
Ronald Cima is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ronald Prence Cima admitted to the bar?
Ronald Prence Cima's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Ronald Prence Cima go to law school?
Ronald Prence Cima attended VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY.
What company does Ronald Prence Cima work for?
Ronald Prence Cima is associated with Seward & Kissel LLP in New York, NY.
Is Ronald Prence Cima in good standing?
Yes, Ronald Prence Cima 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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