New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Russell Guy Fujiwara
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Torrance, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 2062438
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Russell Guy Fujiwara has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #4 of 47
- by tenure in Torrance office peers
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Russell Guy Fujiwara has carried New York bar registration 2062438 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 Russell Fujiwara, located in Torrance, CA, ZIP 90503. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (3,238 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Russell Guy Fujiwara 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
Russell Guy Fujiwara's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Torrance, CA office peers
Within Torrance, CA's 47-attorney local set, Russell Guy Fujiwara is #4 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Torrance attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #4
- City cohort
- 47
- Local percentile
- 6th
- Admitted
- 1985
Nearest tenure peers in Torrance
- James Matthew Lloyd admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Gordon King Eng admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Robert David Ciaccio admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Mark John Phillips admitted 1981 · 45 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Russell compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,229 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Russell Guy Fujiwara is longer-tenured than 99%.
41 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,229 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 · August 2026
Columbia University's active-bar rate
Of Columbia University's 3,238 alumni in the New York register, 53.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Columbia University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 70.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2062438
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Russell Fujiwara
- City
- Torrance, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90503
- Phone
- (626) 679-7324
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Russell Guy Fujiwara's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Columbia University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1985 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1985), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1985 whose listed office city differs from Torrance, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Russell Fujiwara licensed?
Russell Fujiwara is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Russell Guy Fujiwara admitted to the bar?
Russell Guy Fujiwara's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Russell Guy Fujiwara go to law school?
Russell Guy Fujiwara attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Russell Guy Fujiwara work for?
Russell Guy Fujiwara is associated with Russell Fujiwara in Torrance, CA.
Is Russell Guy Fujiwara in good standing?
Yes, Russell Guy Fujiwara holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.