New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Rufus King Griscom
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in Houston, TX. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1305333
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Rufus King Griscom has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 53 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Rufus King Griscom has carried New York bar registration 1305333 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Rufus K. Griscom, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77056. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 53 years, Rufus King Griscom has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Rufus King Griscom's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
53 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
53 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Rufus compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Rufus King Griscom is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
53 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1305333
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Rufus K. Griscom
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77056
- Phone
- (713) 961-1686
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rufus King Griscom'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 Rufus Griscom licensed?
Rufus Griscom is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rufus King Griscom admitted to the bar?
Rufus King Griscom's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did Rufus King Griscom go to law school?
Rufus King Griscom attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Rufus King Griscom work for?
Rufus King Griscom is associated with Rufus K. Griscom in Houston, TX.
Is Rufus King Griscom in good standing?
Yes, Rufus King Griscom holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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