New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Bruce Jay Banks

Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1973
Admitted
53
Years in bar
1306273
NY reg #

The record in one line

Bruce Jay Banks has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

53 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Brooklyn Law School

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1973
53 years
Law school
Brooklyn Law School
64% active rate
Registration
1306273
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bruce Jay Banks has carried New York bar registration 1306273 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 53 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL (18,418 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 53 years, Bruce Jay Banks 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

Bruce Jay Banks's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

53 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

53 Top 4% higher than 96% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How Bruce compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni

Among the 3,356 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Bruce Jay Banks is longer-tenured than 99%.

53 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni

Years since admission - 3,356 NY-registered alumni of this school

53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,356 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 40 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 · August 2026

Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate

Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,418 alumni in the New York register, 64% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg67%64%
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1973 admission class today

Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1973 class 67.2% 42% ▼ -37.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1973 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1306273
Year Admitted
1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bruce Jay Banks's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Before you rely on this record

Bruce Jay Banks's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bruce Banks licensed?

Bruce Banks is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Bruce Jay Banks admitted to the bar?

Bruce Jay Banks's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.

Where did Bruce Jay Banks go to law school?

Bruce Jay Banks attended BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL.

Is Bruce Jay Banks in good standing?

Yes, Bruce Jay Banks holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.