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

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1970
56 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
George Washington Univ
46.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1778794
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 15 55 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

0%100%New York avg66%46.2%
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.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1970 class 66.2% 36.5% ▼ -44.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1970 admission class

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
County
Suffolk
ZIP Code
11787
Phone
(973) 787-4759

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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Bruce Leonard Adams is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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.