New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Geoffrey P. Burns
Rutgers Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Ridgefield, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1645860
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Geoffrey P. Burns carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1976 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 50 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Rutgers Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Geoffrey P. Burns is registered as bar number 1645860 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Houbigant Inc, located in Ridgefield, NJ, ZIP 07657. Educational background: RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL (665 registered alumni).
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.
How Geoffrey compares to fellow Rutgers Law School alumni
Among the 122 Rutgers Law School graduates in the New York register, Geoffrey P. Burns is longer-tenured than 99%.
50 years vs. Rutgers Law School alumni
Years since admission - 122 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 122 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 · August 2026
Rutgers Law School's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers Law School's 665 alumni in the New York register, 71.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1645860
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Houbigant Inc
- City
- Ridgefield, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07657
- Phone
- (201) 941-3400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Geoffrey P. Burns'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.
Near-tenure Rutgers Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1976 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1976), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1976 whose listed office city differs from Ridgefield, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Geoffrey P. Burns with the closest admission year to 1976. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
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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Geoffrey P. Burns 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 Geoffrey Burns licensed?
Geoffrey Burns is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Geoffrey P. Burns admitted to the bar?
Geoffrey P. Burns's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Geoffrey P. Burns go to law school?
Geoffrey P. Burns attended RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Geoffrey P. Burns work for?
Geoffrey P. Burns is associated with Houbigant Inc in Ridgefield, NJ.
Is Geoffrey P. Burns in good standing?
No, Geoffrey P. Burns carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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