New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Barry Joseph Benzing

Widener Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1996
Admitted
30
Years in bar
2720472
NY reg #

The record in one line

Barry Joseph Benzing carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1996 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

30 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Disbarred"
Law school
Widener Univ

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Disbarred
disbarred
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Law school
Widener Univ
58.3% active rate
Registration
2720472
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Barry Joseph Benzing is registered as bar number 2720472 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is on record, despite 30 years on the register. Educational background: WIDENER UNIV (24 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Disbarred" 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.

Widener Univ's active-bar rate

Of Widener Univ's 24 alumni in the New York register, 58.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%58.3%
Widener Univ alumni, active-bar rate

The 1996 admission class today

Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1996 class 67.2% 62.8% ▼ -6.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1996 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Disbarred
Registration Number
2720472
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3

Location & Contact

Education

WIDENER UNIV

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Barry Joseph Benzing's current status, "Disbarred", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Barry Joseph Benzing with the closest admission year to 1996. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Barry Joseph Benzing carries a "Disbarred" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barry Benzing licensed?

Barry Benzing is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Barry Joseph Benzing admitted to the bar?

Barry Joseph Benzing's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.

Where did Barry Joseph Benzing go to law school?

Barry Joseph Benzing attended WIDENER UNIV.

Is Barry Joseph Benzing in good standing?

No, Barry Joseph Benzing carries a "Disbarred" 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.