New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Bruce Harold Hardy

Cornell 75 J.D. alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1976
Admitted
50
Years in bar
1162338
NY reg #

The record in one line

Bruce Harold Hardy appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", on record since 1976. This reflects registration only, confirm current standing with the state bar.

50 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
Law school
Cornell 75 J.D.
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Bar status
Suspended, currently registered
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1976
50 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Cornell 75 J.D.
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1162338
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bruce Harold Hardy is registered as bar number 1162338 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1976, representing roughly 50 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is published in the public registration record for this attorney. Educational background: CORNELL 75 J.D., one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Suspended, currently registered" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, currently registered
Registration Number
1162338
Year Admitted
1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Education

CORNELL 75 J.D.

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Bruce Harold Hardy's current status is "Suspended, currently registered".

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 Harold Hardy is currently listed as "Suspended, currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

  • Bar status confirms registration only — it does not measure competence, specialty fit, or freedom from client complaints. How to choose a lawyer
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bruce Hardy licensed?

Bruce Hardy is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Suspended, currently registered".

When was Bruce Harold Hardy admitted to the bar?

Bruce Harold Hardy was admitted to the bar in 1976.

Where did Bruce Harold Hardy go to law school?

Bruce Harold Hardy attended CORNELL 75 J.D..

Is Bruce Harold Hardy in good standing?

Bruce Harold Hardy has a bar status of "Suspended, currently registered". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.

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