New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Bruce Leonard Adams
George Washington Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in Smithtown, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 1778794
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Bruce Leonard Adams appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1970 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 56 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- George Washington Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bruce Leonard Adams is registered as bar number 1778794 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Adams & Wilks, located in Smithtown, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11787. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV (751 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" 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 George Washington Univ alumni
Among the 553 George Washington Univ graduates in the New York register, Bruce Leonard Adams is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. George Washington Univ alumni
Years since admission - 553 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 553 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 Univ's active-bar rate
Of George Washington Univ's 751 alumni in the New York register, 46.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
George Washington Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1778794
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Adams & Wilks
- City
- Smithtown, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11787
- Phone
- (973) 787-4759
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bruce Leonard Adams's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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 Adams licensed?
Bruce Adams is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bruce Leonard Adams admitted to the bar?
Bruce Leonard Adams's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did Bruce Leonard Adams go to law school?
Bruce Leonard Adams attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV.
What company does Bruce Leonard Adams work for?
Bruce Leonard Adams is associated with Adams & Wilks in Smithtown, NY.
Is Bruce Leonard Adams in good standing?
Not currently, Bruce Leonard Adams's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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