New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Bhalinder Lal Rikhye

Univ Cambridge, England alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1979
Admitted
47
Years in bar
1795392
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 47 years on the register since a 1979 admission, Bhalinder Lal Rikhye ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 92% of the currently-active bar.

47 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Univ Cambridge, England
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1979
47 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Univ Cambridge, England
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1795392
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bhalinder Lal Rikhye is registered as bar number 1795392 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Barker Patterson Nichols, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10170. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND.

State context & due diligence

Bhalinder Lal Rikhye sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Bhalinder Lal Rikhye's 47 years since admission in 1979. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

47 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

47 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

The 1979 admission class today

Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1979 class 66.2% 53% ▼ -19.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1979 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1795392
Year Admitted
1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Barker Patterson Nichols, LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10170
Phone
(929) 955-4500

Education

UNIV CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Bhalinder Lal Rikhye'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%
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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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Before you rely on this record

Bhalinder Lal Rikhye's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bhalinder Rikhye licensed?

Bhalinder Rikhye is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Bhalinder Lal Rikhye admitted to the bar?

Bhalinder Lal Rikhye's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.

Where did Bhalinder Lal Rikhye go to law school?

Bhalinder Lal Rikhye attended UNIV CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND.

What company does Bhalinder Lal Rikhye work for?

Bhalinder Lal Rikhye is associated with Barker Patterson Nichols, LLP in New York, NY.

Is Bhalinder Lal Rikhye in good standing?

Yes, Bhalinder Lal Rikhye holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.