New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Leopold Burak
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Burlington, VT. 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
- 2270908
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Leopold Burak carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1974 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 52 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #3 of 96
- by tenure in Burlington office peers
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Leopold Burak is registered as bar number 2270908 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 Burak, Anderson & Melloni, located in Burlington, VT, ZIP 05401. Educational background: HARVARD LAW SCHOOL (16,599 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.
Tenure among Burlington, VT office peers
Michael Leopold Burak is toward the newer end of Burlington, VT's NY register cohort: #3 of 96 by years since admission. See the Burlington attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #3
- City cohort
- 96
- Local percentile
- 2nd
- Admitted
- 1974
Nearest tenure peers in Burlington
- Joseph Frederick Obuchowski admitted 1973 · 53 yr
- Arthur Paul Anderson admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Robert Benjamin Hemley admitted 1971 · 55 yr
- Dennis C. Mcmahon admitted 1978 · 48 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michael compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 3,440 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Leopold Burak is longer-tenured than 99%.
52 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,440 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,440 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
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 46.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2270908
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Burak, Anderson & Melloni
- City
- Burlington, VT
- ZIP Code
- 05401
- Phone
- (802) 862-0500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Leopold Burak'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.
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Michael Leopold Burak 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 Michael Burak licensed?
Michael Burak is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Leopold Burak admitted to the bar?
Michael Leopold Burak's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Michael Leopold Burak go to law school?
Michael Leopold Burak attended HARVARD LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Michael Leopold Burak work for?
Michael Leopold Burak is associated with Burak, Anderson & Melloni in Burlington, VT.
Is Michael Leopold Burak in good standing?
No, Michael Leopold Burak carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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