New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Thomas Burke
Suffolk University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2422368
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, William Thomas Burke ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suffolk University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2422368 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Thomas Burke, a veteran practitioner still in active 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, despite 35 years on the register. Educational background: SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY (533 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, William Thomas Burke still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match William Thomas Burke's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How William compares to fellow Suffolk University alumni
Among the 354 Suffolk University graduates in the New York register, William Thomas Burke is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Suffolk University alumni
Years since admission - 354 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 17% higher than 83% of 354 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
Suffolk University's active-bar rate
Of Suffolk University's 533 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suffolk University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2422368
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Thomas Burke'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 William Burke licensed?
William Burke is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Thomas Burke admitted to the bar?
William Thomas Burke's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did William Thomas Burke go to law school?
William Thomas Burke attended SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY.
Is William Thomas Burke in good standing?
Yes, William Thomas Burke 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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