New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert Alan Burka
Harvard University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1191790
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Alan Burka has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 55 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Alan Burka has carried New York bar registration 1191790 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 Foley & Lardner LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20007. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 55 years, Robert Alan Burka 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 Alan Burka's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
55 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
55 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Robert compares to fellow Harvard University alumni
Among the 97 Harvard University graduates in the New York register, Robert Alan Burka is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. Harvard University alumni
Years since admission - 97 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 97 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 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1191790
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Foley & Lardner LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20007
- Phone
- (202) 672-5345
Education
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Alan Burka'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 Robert Burka licensed?
Robert Burka is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Alan Burka admitted to the bar?
Robert Alan Burka's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Robert Alan Burka go to law school?
Robert Alan Burka attended HARVARD UNIVERSITY.
What company does Robert Alan Burka work for?
Robert Alan Burka is associated with Foley & Lardner LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Robert Alan Burka in good standing?
Yes, Robert Alan Burka holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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