New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Ryan Burns
University Of Richmond School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Toms River, NJ. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4020475
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Ryan Burns has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #31 of 65
- by tenure in Toms River office peers
- Law school
- University Of Richmond School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Ryan Burns carries New York bar registration 4020475, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Hartman Duff, located in Toms River, NJ, ZIP 08753. Educational background: University of Richmond School of Law (153 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, William Ryan Burns remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
William Ryan Burns was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Toms River, NJ office peers
Against Toms River, NJ's 65-attorney NY register cohort, William Ryan Burns lands at the 46th tenure percentile (rank #31). See the Toms River attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #31
- City cohort
- 65
- Local percentile
- 46th
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in Toms River
- Sarah Partin Setrakian admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Michele Hart Redler admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Robert Joseph Ritacco admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Karen Bevill Salzer admitted 2001 · 25 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.
How William compares to fellow University Of Richmond School Of Law alumni
Among the 135 University Of Richmond School Of Law graduates in the New York register, William Ryan Burns is longer-tenured than 84%.
24 years vs. University Of Richmond School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 135 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 16% higher than 84% of 135 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 · August 2026
University Of Richmond School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Richmond School Of Law's 153 alumni in the New York register, 84.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4020475
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hartman Duff
- City
- Toms River, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08753
- Phone
- (732) 475-4740
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Ryan Burns's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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.
Near-tenure University Of Richmond School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2002 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2002), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2002 whose listed office city differs from Toms River, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for William Ryan Burns: closest NY bar admission year outside NJ, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~66 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2002)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Burns licensed?
William Burns is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Ryan Burns admitted to the bar?
William Ryan Burns was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did William Ryan Burns go to law school?
William Ryan Burns attended University of Richmond School of Law.
What company does William Ryan Burns work for?
William Ryan Burns is associated with Hartman Duff in Toms River, NJ.
Is William Ryan Burns in good standing?
Yes, William Ryan Burns holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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