New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Derick W. Betts
Cornell(Jd 1969) Nyu (Llm Tax 1973) alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1393917
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Derick W. Betts carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1971 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 55 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Cornell(Jd 1969) Nyu (Llm Tax 1973)
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Derick W. Betts is registered as bar number 1393917 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Seward & Kissel, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL(JD 1969) NYU (LLM TAX 1973).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1393917
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Seward & Kissel, LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 574-1662
Education
CORNELL(JD 1969) NYU (LLM TAX 1973)
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Derick W. Betts's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
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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Derick W. Betts carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Derick Betts licensed?
Derick Betts is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Derick W. Betts admitted to the bar?
Derick W. Betts's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Derick W. Betts go to law school?
Derick W. Betts attended CORNELL(JD 1969) NYU (LLM TAX 1973).
What company does Derick W. Betts work for?
Derick W. Betts is associated with Seward & Kissel, LLP in New York, NY.
Is Derick W. Betts in good standing?
No, Derick W. Betts carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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