New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Russell Jackson Drake
University Of Alabama School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Birmingham, AL. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4481628
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Russell Jackson Drake appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", on record since 2007. This reflects registration only, confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 19 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- University Of Alabama School Of Law
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Russell Jackson Drake is registered as bar number 4481628 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2007, representing roughly 19 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Whatley Drake & Kallas, LLC, located in Birmingham, AL, ZIP 35203. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF LAW — which has 88 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 "Suspended, delinquent" status places them outside 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
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4481628
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Whatley Drake & Kallas, LLC
- City
- Birmingham, AL
- ZIP Code
- 35203
- Phone
- (205) 328-9576
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Russell Jackson Drake's current status is "Suspended, delinquent".
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 Drake licensed?
Russell Drake is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Suspended, delinquent".
When was Russell Jackson Drake admitted to the bar?
Russell Jackson Drake was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Russell Jackson Drake go to law school?
Russell Jackson Drake attended UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Russell Jackson Drake work for?
Russell Jackson Drake is associated with Whatley Drake & Kallas, LLC in Birmingham, AL.
Is Russell Jackson Drake in good standing?
Russell Jackson Drake has a bar status of "Suspended, delinquent". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.
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