New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Wayne Douglas Rooks
Wayne State University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1597491
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Wayne Douglas Rooks has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 55 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Wayne State University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Wayne Douglas Rooks has carried New York bar registration 1597491 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Serling Rooks Hunter Mckoye Worob & Averill LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10003. Educational background: WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY (117 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 55 years, Wayne Douglas Rooks 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
Wayne Douglas Rooks's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
55 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
55 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Wayne compares to fellow Wayne State University alumni
Among the 87 Wayne State University graduates in the New York register, Wayne Douglas Rooks is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. Wayne State University alumni
Years since admission - 87 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 87 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 · May 2026
Wayne State University's active-bar rate
Of Wayne State University's 117 alumni in the New York register, 51.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Wayne State University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1597491
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Serling Rooks Hunter Mckoye Worob & Averill LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10003
- Phone
- (212) 245-7300
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Wayne Douglas Rooks'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 Wayne Rooks licensed?
Wayne Rooks is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Wayne Douglas Rooks admitted to the bar?
Wayne Douglas Rooks's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Wayne Douglas Rooks go to law school?
Wayne Douglas Rooks attended WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Wayne Douglas Rooks work for?
Wayne Douglas Rooks is associated with Serling Rooks Hunter Mckoye Worob & Averill LLP in New York, NY.
Is Wayne Douglas Rooks in good standing?
Yes, Wayne Douglas Rooks holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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