New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Henry Burgher Jr
Oru Ow Colburn alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Selkirk, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2181717
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, John Henry Burgher Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Oru Ow Colburn
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2181717 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John Henry Burgher Jr, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under John H Burgher Jr Esq, located in Selkirk, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12158. Educational background: ORU OW COLBURN.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, John Henry Burgher Jr 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 John Henry Burgher Jr's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2181717
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- John H Burgher Jr Esq
- City
- Selkirk, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12158
- Phone
- (518) 817-3217
Education
ORU OW COLBURN
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Henry Burgher Jr'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 John Burgher licensed?
John Burgher is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Henry Burgher Jr admitted to the bar?
John Henry Burgher Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did John Henry Burgher Jr go to law school?
John Henry Burgher Jr attended ORU OW COLBURN.
What company does John Henry Burgher Jr work for?
John Henry Burgher Jr is associated with John H Burgher Jr Esq in Selkirk, NY.
Is John Henry Burgher Jr in good standing?
Yes, John Henry Burgher Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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