New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Burton Zitomer
Suffolk U Law Sch Boston alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Elizabeth, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1824242
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Burton Zitomer carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1982 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 44 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #3 of 85
- by tenure in Elizabeth office peers
- Law school
- Suffolk U Law Sch Boston
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Burton Zitomer is registered as bar number 1824242 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under County Of Union Dept Of Admin. Services, located in Elizabeth, NJ, ZIP 07202. Educational background: SUFFOLK U LAW SCH BOSTON.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Elizabeth, NJ office peers
Burton Zitomer is toward the newer end of Elizabeth, NJ's NY register cohort: #3 of 85 by years since admission. See the Elizabeth attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #3
- City cohort
- 85
- Local percentile
- 2nd
- Admitted
- 1982
Nearest tenure peers in Elizabeth
- Alan Monte Kamel admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Jorden N. Pedersen admitted 1981 · 45 yr
- Leah Teitel admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Thomas M. Lahiff Jr. admitted 1980 · 46 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,181 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 52.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1824242
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- County Of Union Dept Of Admin. Services
- City
- Elizabeth, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07202
- Phone
- (908) 527-4000
Education
SUFFOLK U LAW SCH BOSTON
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Burton Zitomer's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1982), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1982 whose listed office city differs from Elizabeth, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Burton Zitomer: closest NY bar admission year outside NJ, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~86 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1982)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Burton Zitomer carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Burton Zitomer licensed?
Burton Zitomer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Burton Zitomer admitted to the bar?
Burton Zitomer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Burton Zitomer go to law school?
Burton Zitomer attended SUFFOLK U LAW SCH BOSTON.
What company does Burton Zitomer work for?
Burton Zitomer is associated with County Of Union Dept Of Admin. Services in Elizabeth, NJ.
Is Burton Zitomer in good standing?
No, Burton Zitomer carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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