New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Douglas Matthew Burns
Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4343729
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Douglas Matthew Burns has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Douglas Matthew Burns carries New York bar registration 4343729, an established, active practitioner in 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 Major League Soccer, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10018. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (422 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Douglas Matthew Burns remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Douglas Matthew Burns was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Douglas compares to fellow Washington University alumni
Among the 282 Washington University graduates in the New York register, Douglas Matthew Burns is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. Washington University alumni
Years since admission - 282 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 73% higher than 27% of 282 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
Washington University's active-bar rate
Of Washington University's 422 alumni in the New York register, 67.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Washington University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4343729
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Major League Soccer
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10018
- Phone
- (212) 450-1355
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Douglas Matthew Burns'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 Douglas Burns licensed?
Douglas Burns is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Douglas Matthew Burns admitted to the bar?
Douglas Matthew Burns was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Douglas Matthew Burns go to law school?
Douglas Matthew Burns attended WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Douglas Matthew Burns work for?
Douglas Matthew Burns is associated with Major League Soccer in New York, NY.
Is Douglas Matthew Burns in good standing?
Yes, Douglas Matthew Burns holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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