New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Bruce Borders Kelson
Vanderbilt University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in San Francisco, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2623379
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Bruce Borders Kelson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1994 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 32 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Vanderbilt University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bruce Borders Kelson is registered as bar number 2623379 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 Buchalter, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94105. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (345 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 Vanderbilt University alumni
Among the 211 Vanderbilt University graduates in the New York register, Bruce Borders Kelson is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Vanderbilt University alumni
Years since admission - 211 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 30% higher than 70% of 211 fellow alumni
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
Vanderbilt University's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University's 345 alumni in the New York register, 67% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vanderbilt University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2623379
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Buchalter
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94105
- Phone
- (415) 227-3520
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bruce Borders Kelson'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
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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Bruce Borders Kelson 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 Kelson licensed?
Bruce Kelson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bruce Borders Kelson admitted to the bar?
Bruce Borders Kelson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Bruce Borders Kelson go to law school?
Bruce Borders Kelson attended VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY.
What company does Bruce Borders Kelson work for?
Bruce Borders Kelson is associated with Buchalter in San Francisco, CA.
Is Bruce Borders Kelson in good standing?
Not currently, Bruce Borders Kelson'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.
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