New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Carl Ruffer
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985. 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
- 1994789
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Carl Ruffer carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1985 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 41 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Carl Ruffer is registered as bar number 1994789 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 41 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (11,584 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How William compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,607 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, William Carl Ruffer is longer-tenured than 99%.
41 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,607 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 13,607 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
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 11,584 alumni in the New York register, 82.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law 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
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1994789
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (347) 452-4183
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Carl Ruffer's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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 New York University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1985 .
Same admission year (1985), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1985 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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William Carl Ruffer carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Ruffer licensed?
William Ruffer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Carl Ruffer admitted to the bar?
William Carl Ruffer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did William Carl Ruffer go to law school?
William Carl Ruffer attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
Is William Carl Ruffer in good standing?
No, William Carl Ruffer carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
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