New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Emerson E. Bruns
William And Mary alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2735355
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Emerson E. Bruns ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- William And Mary
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2735355 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Emerson E. Bruns, 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 Bruns, Brennan & Berry PC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10016. Educational background: WILLIAM AND MARY (108 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Emerson E. Bruns 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 Emerson E. Bruns's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Emerson compares to fellow William And Mary alumni
Among the 91 William And Mary graduates in the New York register, Emerson E. Bruns is longer-tenured than 65% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. William And Mary alumni
Years since admission - 91 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 35% higher than 65% of 91 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
William And Mary's active-bar rate
Of William And Mary's 108 alumni in the New York register, 64.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
William And Mary alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2735355
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bruns, Brennan & Berry PC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10016
- Phone
- (212) 826-1054
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Emerson E. Bruns'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 Emerson Bruns licensed?
Emerson Bruns is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Emerson E. Bruns admitted to the bar?
Emerson E. Bruns's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Emerson E. Bruns go to law school?
Emerson E. Bruns attended WILLIAM AND MARY.
What company does Emerson E. Bruns work for?
Emerson E. Bruns is associated with Bruns, Brennan & Berry PC in New York, NY.
Is Emerson E. Bruns in good standing?
Yes, Emerson E. Bruns holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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