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
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
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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.
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
- City
- New York, NY
- 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".
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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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").
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