New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Bruce Scott Klein

Western New England alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1987
Admitted
39
Years in bar
2139566
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Bruce Scott Klein ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

39 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Western New England

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1987
39 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Western New England
62.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2139566
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2139566 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Bruce Scott Klein, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND (510 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 39 years on the register, Bruce Scott Klein still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Bruce Scott Klein's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

39 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

How Bruce compares to fellow Western New England alumni

Among the 358 Western New England graduates in the New York register, Bruce Scott Klein is longer-tenured than 55% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

39 years vs. Western New England alumni

Years since admission - 358 NY-registered alumni of this school

39 Top 45% higher than 55% of 358 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 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 · May 2026

Western New England's active-bar rate

Of Western New England's 510 alumni in the New York register, 62.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Western New England alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%62.9%
Western New England alumni, active-bar rate

The 1987 admission class today

Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1987 class 66.2% 71.3% ▲ +7.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1987 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2139566
Year Admitted
1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Mar 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10036
Phone
(212) 203-3255

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bruce Scott Klein'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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 Scott Klein'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 Klein licensed?

Bruce Klein is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Bruce Scott Klein admitted to the bar?

Bruce Scott Klein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.

Where did Bruce Scott Klein go to law school?

Bruce Scott Klein attended WESTERN NEW ENGLAND.

What company does Bruce Scott Klein work for?

Bruce Scott Klein is associated with Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP in New York, NY.

Is Bruce Scott Klein in good standing?

Yes, Bruce Scott Klein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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