New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Joseph Thomas Burns
Albany alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4411666
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Thomas Burns has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Thomas Burns carries New York bar registration 4411666, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14026. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ALBANY (2,431 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Joseph Thomas Burns remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Joseph Thomas Burns was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Joseph compares to fellow Albany alumni
Among the 1,229 Albany graduates in the New York register, Joseph Thomas Burns is longer-tenured than 2% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Albany alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 98% higher than 2% of 1,229 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
Albany's active-bar rate
Of Albany's 2,431 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Albany alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4411666
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14026
- Phone
- (315) 727-7636
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Thomas Burns'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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Joseph Thomas Burns'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 Joseph Burns licensed?
Joseph Burns is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Thomas Burns admitted to the bar?
Joseph Thomas Burns was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Joseph Thomas Burns go to law school?
Joseph Thomas Burns attended ALBANY.
What company does Joseph Thomas Burns work for?
Joseph Thomas Burns is associated with Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC in Buffalo, NY.
Is Joseph Thomas Burns in good standing?
Yes, Joseph Thomas Burns holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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