New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert Charles Brighton Jr.
Vanderbilt School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Fort Lauderdale, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1880533
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Charles Brighton Jr. has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vanderbilt School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Charles Brighton Jr. has carried New York bar registration 1880533 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 Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, ZIP 33301. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VANDERBILT SCHOOL OF LAW (10 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Robert Charles Brighton Jr. 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
Robert Charles Brighton Jr.'s 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Vanderbilt School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt School Of Law's 10 alumni in the New York register, 60% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Vanderbilt School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1880533
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
- City
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33301
- Phone
- (954) 985-4178
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Charles Brighton 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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Robert Charles Brighton Jr.'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 Robert Brighton licensed?
Robert Brighton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Charles Brighton Jr. admitted to the bar?
Robert Charles Brighton Jr.'s admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Robert Charles Brighton Jr. go to law school?
Robert Charles Brighton Jr. attended VANDERBILT SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Robert Charles Brighton Jr. work for?
Robert Charles Brighton Jr. is associated with Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Is Robert Charles Brighton Jr. in good standing?
Yes, Robert Charles Brighton Jr. holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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