New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Michael Burke
NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Troy, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2244549
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Michael Burke carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1989 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 37 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #61 of 188
- by tenure in Troy office peers
- Troy
- registered office, NY
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Michael Burke is registered as bar number 2244549 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under W Michael Burke Esq, located in Troy, NY (Rensselaer County), ZIP 12180.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Troy, NY office peers
William Michael Burke is toward the newer end of Troy, NY's NY register cohort: #61 of 188 by years since admission. See the Troy attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #61
- City cohort
- 188
- Local percentile
- 32nd
- Admitted
- 1989
Nearest tenure peers in Troy
- Sandra Mulay Casey admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Nia Christina Cholakis admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Andrew Wylie Gilchrist admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Judith Ann Norrish admitted 1989 · 37 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2244549
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- W Michael Burke Esq
- City
- Troy, NY
- County
- Rensselaer
- ZIP Code
- 12180
- Phone
- (518) 274-4126
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Michael Burke's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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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William Michael Burke carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Burke licensed?
William Burke is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Michael Burke admitted to the bar?
William Michael Burke's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
What company does William Michael Burke work for?
William Michael Burke is associated with W Michael Burke Esq in Troy, NY.
Is William Michael Burke in good standing?
No, William Michael Burke carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.