New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Bradley Backus
George Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1384395
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Bradley Backus has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bradley Backus has carried New York bar registration 1384395 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
Even after 50 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (1,520 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Bradley Backus 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
Bradley Backus's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Bradley compares to fellow George Washington University alumni
Among the 1,058 George Washington University graduates in the New York register, Bradley Backus is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. George Washington University alumni
Years since admission - 1,058 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,058 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
George Washington University's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University's 1,520 alumni in the New York register, 71.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1384395
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bradley Backus'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 Bradley Backus licensed?
Bradley Backus is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bradley Backus admitted to the bar?
Bradley Backus's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Bradley Backus go to law school?
Bradley Backus attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
Is Bradley Backus in good standing?
Yes, Bradley Backus 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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