New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Bruce Edward Barnes
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Garden City, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1625573
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Bruce Edward Barnes has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bruce Edward Barnes has carried New York bar registration 1625573 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
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Bruce Barnes, located in Garden City, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11530. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, Bruce Edward Barnes 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 Edward Barnes's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Bruce compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Bruce Edward Barnes is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,211 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1625573
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Bruce Barnes
- City
- Garden City, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11530
- Phone
- (516) 794-5500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bruce Edward Barnes'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 Bruce Barnes licensed?
Bruce Barnes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bruce Edward Barnes admitted to the bar?
Bruce Edward Barnes's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Bruce Edward Barnes go to law school?
Bruce Edward Barnes attended Albany Law School.
What company does Bruce Edward Barnes work for?
Bruce Edward Barnes is associated with Law Office Of Bruce Barnes in Garden City, NY.
Is Bruce Edward Barnes in good standing?
Yes, Bruce Edward Barnes holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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