New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Bruce Jeffrey Ressler

Univ. Of Miami J.D. 1976, N.Y.U - Llm - 1980 alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in New York, 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
1541986
NY reg #

The record in one line

Bruce Jeffrey Ressler 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
Univ. Of Miami J.D. 1976, N.Y.U - Llm - 1980

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1977
49 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Univ. Of Miami J.D. 1976, N.Y.U - Llm - 1980
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1541986
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bruce Jeffrey Ressler has carried New York bar registration 1541986 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Ressler & Ressler, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV. OF MIAMI J.D. 1976, N.Y.U - LLM - 1980.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 49 years, Bruce Jeffrey Ressler 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 Jeffrey Ressler'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

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

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.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1977 class 66.2% 51.3% ▼ -22.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1977 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1541986
Year Admitted
1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Feb 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Ressler & Ressler
County
New York
ZIP Code
10005
Phone
(212) 695-6446

Education

UNIV. OF MIAMI J.D. 1976, N.Y.U - LLM - 1980

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bruce Jeffrey Ressler'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 Jeffrey Ressler'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 Ressler licensed?

Bruce Ressler is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Bruce Jeffrey Ressler admitted to the bar?

Bruce Jeffrey Ressler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.

Where did Bruce Jeffrey Ressler go to law school?

Bruce Jeffrey Ressler attended UNIV. OF MIAMI J.D. 1976, N.Y.U - LLM - 1980.

What company does Bruce Jeffrey Ressler work for?

Bruce Jeffrey Ressler is associated with Ressler & Ressler in New York, NY.

Is Bruce Jeffrey Ressler in good standing?

Yes, Bruce Jeffrey Ressler holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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