New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Bruce A. Sutphin

Univ Of Connecticut alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Albany, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1985
Admitted
41
Years in bar
1994995
NY reg #

The record in one line

Bruce A. Sutphin has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

41 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Univ Of Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1985
41 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Univ Of Connecticut
47.6% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1994995
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bruce A. Sutphin has carried New York bar registration 1994995 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Lafave, Wein, Frament & Karic, PLLC, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12205. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV OF CONNECTICUT (119 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 41 years, Bruce A. Sutphin 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 A. Sutphin's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

41 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

41 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Univ Of Connecticut alumni

Among the 103 Univ Of Connecticut graduates in the New York register, Bruce A. Sutphin is longer-tenured than 74% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

41 years vs. Univ Of Connecticut alumni

Years since admission - 103 NY-registered alumni of this school

41 Top 26% higher than 74% of 103 fellow alumni

This attorney 20 80 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

Univ Of Connecticut's active-bar rate

Of Univ Of Connecticut's 119 alumni in the New York register, 47.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Univ Of Connecticut alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%47.6%
Univ Of Connecticut alumni, active-bar rate

The 1985 admission class today

Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years1985 class 66.2% 68.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1994995
Year Admitted
1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Aug 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Lafave, Wein, Frament & Karic, PLLC
County
Albany
ZIP Code
12205
Phone
(518) 869-9094

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bruce A. Sutphin'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 A. Sutphin'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 Sutphin licensed?

Bruce Sutphin is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Bruce A. Sutphin admitted to the bar?

Bruce A. Sutphin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.

Where did Bruce A. Sutphin go to law school?

Bruce A. Sutphin attended UNIV OF CONNECTICUT.

What company does Bruce A. Sutphin work for?

Bruce A. Sutphin is associated with Lafave, Wein, Frament & Karic, PLLC in Albany, NY.

Is Bruce A. Sutphin in good standing?

Yes, Bruce A. Sutphin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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