New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Paul Burtson
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1960. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1960
- Admitted
- 66
- Years in bar
- 1232487
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Paul Burtson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1960 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 66 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- Nyu
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Paul Burtson is registered as bar number 1232487 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Richard compares to fellow Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, Richard Paul Burtson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
66 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
66 Top 1% higher than 99% of 928 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
The 1960 admission class today
Of the 1,499 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1960, 9.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1960 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 1232487
- Year Admitted
- 1960 (66 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Richard Paul Burtson's current status is "Incapacitated".
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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Richard Paul Burtson is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Burtson licensed?
Richard Burtson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Paul Burtson admitted to the bar?
Richard Paul Burtson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1960.
Where did Richard Paul Burtson go to law school?
Richard Paul Burtson attended NYU.
Is Richard Paul Burtson in good standing?
Not currently, Richard Paul Burtson's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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