New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Russell Laurence Christopher

University Of Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Tulsa, OK. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1996
Admitted
30
Years in bar
2711547
NY reg #
Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Michigan
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2711547
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

Russell Laurence Christopher is registered as bar number 2711547 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 1996, representing roughly 30 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under UNIVERSITY OF TULSA COLLEGE OF LAW, located in Tulsa, OK, ZIP 74104. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN — which has 2,063 registered alumni in this dataset, 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.

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2711547
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Company
UNIVERSITY OF TULSA COLLEGE OF LAW
ZIP Code
74104
Phone
(918) 631-2440

Education

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Russell Laurence Christopher'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% Verify status before engaging
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Russell Christopher licensed?

Russell Christopher is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Russell Laurence Christopher admitted to the bar?

Russell Laurence Christopher was admitted to the bar in 1996.

Where did Russell Laurence Christopher go to law school?

Russell Laurence Christopher attended UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.

What company does Russell Laurence Christopher work for?

Russell Laurence Christopher is associated with UNIVERSITY OF TULSA COLLEGE OF LAW in Tulsa, OK.

Is Russell Laurence Christopher in good standing?

Yes, Russell Laurence Christopher has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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