New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Peter Ruffa
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Long Beach, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2138758
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, William Peter Ruffa ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Peter Ruffa is registered as bar number 2138758 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ruffa & Ruffa, P.C., located in Long Beach, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11561. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
William Peter Ruffa 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
Few active New York attorneys match William Peter Ruffa's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 William compares to fellow Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, William Peter Ruffa is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 14% higher than 86% of 2,345 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
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2138758
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ruffa & Ruffa, P.C.
- City
- Long Beach, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11561
- Phone
- (646) 831-0320
Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. William Peter Ruffa's current status is "Currently registered".
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 William Ruffa licensed?
William Ruffa is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Peter Ruffa admitted to the bar?
William Peter Ruffa's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did William Peter Ruffa go to law school?
William Peter Ruffa attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
What company does William Peter Ruffa work for?
William Peter Ruffa is associated with Ruffa & Ruffa, P.C. in Long Beach, NY.
Is William Peter Ruffa in good standing?
Yes, William Peter Ruffa holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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