New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Russell Louis Porter

Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2012
Admitted
14
Years in bar
5010491
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2012, Russell Louis Porter has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

14 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5010491
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Russell Louis Porter is registered as bar number 5010491 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Sills Cummis & Gross, P.C., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10178. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.

State context & due diligence

Russell Louis Porter 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

14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Russell Louis Porter sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

14 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Russell compares to fellow Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumni

Among the 2,215 Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Russell Louis Porter is longer-tenured than 14% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

14 years vs. Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 2,215 NY-registered alumni of this school

14 Top 86% higher than 14% of 2,215 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 35 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

The 2012 admission class today

Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70% Statewide, all years2012 class 66.2% 69.6% ▲ +5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2012 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5010491
Year Admitted
2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Sills Cummis & Gross, P.C.
County
New York
ZIP Code
10178
Phone
(212) 643-7000

Education

BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Russell Louis Porter'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%
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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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Before you rely on this record

Russell Louis Porter's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Russell Porter licensed?

Russell Porter is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Russell Louis Porter admitted to the bar?

Russell Louis Porter has been on the New York bar register since 2012.

Where did Russell Louis Porter go to law school?

Russell Louis Porter attended BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Russell Louis Porter work for?

Russell Louis Porter is associated with Sills Cummis & Gross, P.C. in New York, NY.

Is Russell Louis Porter in good standing?

Yes, Russell Louis Porter holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.