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
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
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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.
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
- City
- New York, NY
- 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
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 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").
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