New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Burton Citak
Cornell Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1952, 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.
- 1952
- Admitted
- 74
- Years in bar
- 1402668
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Burton Citak has spent 74 years on the register since admission in 1952, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 74 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Burton Citak has carried New York bar registration 1402668 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 Citak & Citak, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10016. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL LAW (68 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 74 years, Burton Citak 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
Burton Citak's 74 years since a 1952 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
74 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
74 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Cornell Law's active-bar rate
Of Cornell Law's 68 alumni in the New York register, 45.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1952 admission class today
Of the 1,356 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1952, 1.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1402668
- Year Admitted
- 1952 (74 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Citak & Citak
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10016
- Phone
- (212) 759-9585
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Burton Citak'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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Burton Citak'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 Burton Citak licensed?
Burton Citak is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Burton Citak admitted to the bar?
Burton Citak's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1952.
Where did Burton Citak go to law school?
Burton Citak attended CORNELL LAW.
What company does Burton Citak work for?
Burton Citak is associated with Citak & Citak in New York, NY.
Is Burton Citak in good standing?
Yes, Burton Citak 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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