New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Bruce Geoffrey Whittaker
University Of Melbourne alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2224012
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Bruce Geoffrey Whittaker ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Melbourne
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2224012 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Bruce Geoffrey Whittaker, 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 Personal, located in Tarwin Lower. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE (98 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Bruce Geoffrey Whittaker 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 Geoffrey Whittaker's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 University Of Melbourne alumni
Among the 61 University Of Melbourne graduates in the New York register, Bruce Geoffrey Whittaker is longer-tenured than 95% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. University Of Melbourne alumni
Years since admission - 61 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 5% higher than 95% of 61 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
University Of Melbourne's active-bar rate
Of University Of Melbourne's 98 alumni in the New York register, 79.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Melbourne alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2224012
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Personal
- City
- Tarwin Lower
- Phone
- (041) 738-4878
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bruce Geoffrey Whittaker'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 Whittaker licensed?
Bruce Whittaker is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bruce Geoffrey Whittaker admitted to the bar?
Bruce Geoffrey Whittaker's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Bruce Geoffrey Whittaker go to law school?
Bruce Geoffrey Whittaker attended UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE.
What company does Bruce Geoffrey Whittaker work for?
Bruce Geoffrey Whittaker is associated with Personal in Tarwin Lower.
Is Bruce Geoffrey Whittaker in good standing?
Yes, Bruce Geoffrey Whittaker 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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