New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

George Leo Bustin

Harvard 1973 alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 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.

1974
Admitted
52
Years in bar
1627850
NY reg #

The record in one line

George Leo Bustin has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

52 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Harvard 1973

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1974
52 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard 1973
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1627850
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

George Leo Bustin has carried New York bar registration 1627850 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Cleary Gottlieb, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD 1973.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 52 years, George Leo Bustin 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

George Leo Bustin's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

52 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

52 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

The 1974 admission class today

Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1974 class 66.2% 47.8% ▼ -27.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1974 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1627850
Year Admitted
1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Feb 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Cleary Gottlieb
County
New York
ZIP Code
10006
Phone
(609) 613-1824

Education

HARVARD 1973

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

George Leo Bustin'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

George Leo Bustin'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 George Bustin licensed?

George Bustin is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was George Leo Bustin admitted to the bar?

George Leo Bustin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.

Where did George Leo Bustin go to law school?

George Leo Bustin attended HARVARD 1973.

What company does George Leo Bustin work for?

George Leo Bustin is associated with Cleary Gottlieb in New York, NY.

Is George Leo Bustin in good standing?

Yes, George Leo Bustin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.