New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Bruce Robinson Kelly
U Of Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1058262
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Bruce Robinson Kelly has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- U Of Michigan
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bruce Robinson Kelly has carried New York bar registration 1058262 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 48 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: U OF MICHIGAN (48 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, Bruce Robinson Kelly 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 Robinson Kelly's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 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
U Of Michigan's active-bar rate
Of U Of Michigan's 48 alumni in the New York register, 24.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
U Of Michigan alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1058262
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bruce Robinson Kelly'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 Kelly licensed?
Bruce Kelly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bruce Robinson Kelly admitted to the bar?
Bruce Robinson Kelly's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Bruce Robinson Kelly go to law school?
Bruce Robinson Kelly attended U OF MICHIGAN.
Is Bruce Robinson Kelly in good standing?
Yes, Bruce Robinson Kelly holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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