New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Bruce Michael Poushter
Syracuse alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Syracuse, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1345412
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Bruce Michael Poushter has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bruce Michael Poushter has carried New York bar registration 1345412 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sugarman Law Firm, LLP, located in Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SYRACUSE (1,151 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Bruce Michael Poushter 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 Michael Poushter's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 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
How Bruce compares to fellow Syracuse alumni
Among the 343 Syracuse graduates in the New York register, Bruce Michael Poushter is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Syracuse alumni
Years since admission - 343 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 343 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
Syracuse's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse's 1,151 alumni in the New York register, 43.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1345412
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sugarman Law Firm, LLP
- City
- Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13202
- Phone
- (315) 474-2943
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bruce Michael Poushter'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 Poushter licensed?
Bruce Poushter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bruce Michael Poushter admitted to the bar?
Bruce Michael Poushter's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Bruce Michael Poushter go to law school?
Bruce Michael Poushter attended SYRACUSE.
What company does Bruce Michael Poushter work for?
Bruce Michael Poushter is associated with Sugarman Law Firm, LLP in Syracuse, NY.
Is Bruce Michael Poushter in good standing?
Yes, Bruce Michael Poushter 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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