New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Bruce Ferguson Macfarlane
London alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1689850
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Bruce Ferguson Macfarlane has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- London
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bruce Ferguson Macfarlane has carried New York bar registration 1689850 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
Practice address is listed under Bruce F. Macfarlane Esq., located in London W8 5eh. Educational background: LONDON (5 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Bruce Ferguson Macfarlane 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 Ferguson Macfarlane's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
London's active-bar rate
Of London's 5 alumni in the New York register, 80% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1689850
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bruce F. Macfarlane Esq.
- City
- London W8 5eh
- Phone
- +44 0 207 938 2005
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bruce Ferguson Macfarlane's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1980), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1980 whose listed office city differs from London W8 5eh, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Bruce Ferguson Macfarlane with the closest admission year to 1980. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bruce Macfarlane licensed?
Bruce Macfarlane is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bruce Ferguson Macfarlane admitted to the bar?
Bruce Ferguson Macfarlane's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Bruce Ferguson Macfarlane go to law school?
Bruce Ferguson Macfarlane attended LONDON.
What company does Bruce Ferguson Macfarlane work for?
Bruce Ferguson Macfarlane is associated with Bruce F. Macfarlane Esq. in London W8 5eh.
Is Bruce Ferguson Macfarlane in good standing?
Yes, Bruce Ferguson Macfarlane holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.