New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Clive Russell Swersky

Univ Cape Town So Africa alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1984
Admitted
42
Years in bar
1925775
NY reg #

The record in one line

Clive Russell Swersky appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", on record since 1984. This reflects registration only — confirm current standing with the state bar.

42 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Univ Cape Town So Africa
Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1984
42 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Univ Cape Town So Africa
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1925775
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

Clive Russell Swersky is registered as bar number 1925775 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1984, representing roughly 42 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under KELLEY DRYE & WARREN, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10178. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: UNIV CAPE TOWN SO AFRICA, 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 "Suspended, delinquent" status places them outside 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
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
1925775
Year Admitted
1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Company
KELLEY DRYE & WARREN
County
New York
ZIP Code
10178
Phone
(212) 808-7689

Education

UNIV CAPE TOWN SO AFRICA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Clive Russell Swersky's current status is "Suspended, delinquent".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296 66.2% This attorney is outside 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 Clive Swersky licensed?

Clive Swersky is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Suspended, delinquent".

When was Clive Russell Swersky admitted to the bar?

Clive Russell Swersky was admitted to the bar in 1984.

Where did Clive Russell Swersky go to law school?

Clive Russell Swersky attended UNIV CAPE TOWN SO AFRICA.

What company does Clive Russell Swersky work for?

Clive Russell Swersky is associated with KELLEY DRYE & WARREN in New York, NY.

Is Clive Russell Swersky in good standing?

Clive Russell Swersky has a bar status of "Suspended, delinquent". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.

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