New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Clifford Charles Ryan

Benjamin Cardozo Jd New York University Llm alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1981
Admitted
45
Years in bar
1705987
NY reg #

The record in one line

Clifford Charles Ryan's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1981 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.

45 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Deceased
current bar status: "Deceased"
Law school
Benjamin Cardozo Jd New York University Llm

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Deceased
deceased
Year admitted
1981
45 years
Law school
Benjamin Cardozo Jd New York University Llm
Registration
1705987
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Clifford Charles Ryan is registered as bar number 1705987 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 45 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BENJAMIN CARDOZO JD NEW YORK UNIVERSITY LLM.

State context & due diligence

This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.

The 1981 admission class today

Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 54.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1981 class 67.2% 54.1% ▼ -19.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1981 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Deceased
Registration Number
1705987
Year Admitted
1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1

Location & Contact

Education

BENJAMIN CARDOZO JD NEW YORK UNIVERSITY LLM

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Clifford Charles Ryan's current status, "Deceased", 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 Clifford Charles Ryan with the closest admission year to 1981. 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

Clifford Charles Ryan's record is historical. Confirm you are researching the correct person before drawing any conclusion from this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Clifford Ryan licensed?

Clifford Ryan is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Clifford Charles Ryan admitted to the bar?

Clifford Charles Ryan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.

Where did Clifford Charles Ryan go to law school?

Clifford Charles Ryan attended BENJAMIN CARDOZO JD NEW YORK UNIVERSITY LLM.

Is Clifford Charles Ryan in good standing?

Clifford Charles Ryan's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.

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