New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Benton Richard Simons

Univ Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1958. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1958
Admitted
68
Years in bar
2369338
NY reg #
Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1958
68 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Univ Of Buffalo
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2369338
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Benton Richard Simons is registered as bar number 2369338 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1958, representing roughly 68 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is published in the public registration record for this attorney. Educational background: UNIV OF BUFFALO — which has 224 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2369338
Year Admitted
1958 (68 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

Phone
none-retired

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Benton Richard Simons's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296 66.2% This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324 33.8% Verify status before engaging
Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Benton Simons licensed?

Benton Simons is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Benton Richard Simons admitted to the bar?

Benton Richard Simons was admitted to the bar in 1958.

Where did Benton Richard Simons go to law school?

Benton Richard Simons attended UNIV OF BUFFALO.

Is Benton Richard Simons in good standing?

Yes, Benton Richard Simons has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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