New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Rufus Earl Burgess
Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Roxbury, MA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5324504
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Rufus Earl Burgess has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5324504 on the New York register belongs to Rufus Earl Burgess, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Committee For Public Counsel Services, located in Roxbury, MA, ZIP 02119. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Rufus Earl Burgess is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Rufus Earl Burgess sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Rufus compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Rufus Earl Burgess is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 52% higher than 48% of 3,422 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Cornell Law School's active-bar rate
Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5324504
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Committee For Public Counsel Services
- City
- Roxbury, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02119
- Phone
- (617) 989-8100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rufus Earl Burgess'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 Rufus Burgess licensed?
Rufus Burgess is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rufus Earl Burgess admitted to the bar?
Rufus Earl Burgess has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Rufus Earl Burgess go to law school?
Rufus Earl Burgess attended Cornell Law School.
What company does Rufus Earl Burgess work for?
Rufus Earl Burgess is associated with Committee For Public Counsel Services in Roxbury, MA.
Is Rufus Earl Burgess in good standing?
Yes, Rufus Earl Burgess holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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