New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Bruce L. Ackerman
Yale Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1858497
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Bruce L. Ackerman appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1983 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 43 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- Yale Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bruce L. Ackerman is registered as bar number 1858497 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 43 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: Yale Law School (3,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Bruce compares to fellow Yale Law School alumni
Among the 2,131 Yale Law School graduates in the New York register, Bruce L. Ackerman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Yale Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,131 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,131 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
Yale Law School's active-bar rate
Of Yale Law School's 3,128 alumni in the New York register, 74.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Yale Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 1858497
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bruce L. Ackerman's current status, "Incapacitated", places this record outside 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 Bruce Ackerman licensed?
Bruce Ackerman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bruce L. Ackerman admitted to the bar?
Bruce L. Ackerman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Bruce L. Ackerman go to law school?
Bruce L. Ackerman attended Yale Law School.
Is Bruce L. Ackerman in good standing?
Not currently, Bruce L. Ackerman's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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