New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Wells Daniels Burgess
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1965. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1965
- Admitted
- 61
- Years in bar
- 1560861
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 61 years on the register since a 1965 admission, Wells Daniels Burgess ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 99% of the currently-active bar.
- 61 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Wells Daniels Burgess is registered as bar number 1560861 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. 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: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Wells Daniels Burgess sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Wells Daniels Burgess's 61 years since admission in 1965. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
61 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
61 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Wells compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Wells Daniels Burgess is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
61 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
61 Top 1% higher than 99% of 13,304 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
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1965 admission class today
Of the 1,502 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1965, 21.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1965 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1560861
- Year Admitted
- 1965 (61 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Wells Daniels Burgess's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Wells Burgess licensed?
Wells Burgess is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Wells Daniels Burgess admitted to the bar?
Wells Daniels Burgess's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1965.
Where did Wells Daniels Burgess go to law school?
Wells Daniels Burgess attended New York University School of Law.
Is Wells Daniels Burgess in good standing?
Yes, Wells Daniels Burgess holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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