New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Diane E. Lopez
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Cambridge, MA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2042224
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Diane E. Lopez appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Delinquent", on record since 1986. This reflects registration only — confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 40 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Columbia University
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Diane E. Lopez is registered as bar number 2042224 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "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 1986, representing roughly 40 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 Harvard Univ Off Of The Gen'L Counsel - Smith Center Campus, located in Cambridge, MA, ZIP 02138. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, 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 "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.
How Diane compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Diane E. Lopez is longer-tenured than 100% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission — 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 100% of 1,236 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2042224
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Harvard Univ Off Of The Gen'L Counsel - Smith Center Campus
- City
- Cambridge, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02138
- Phone
- (617) 495-1280
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Diane E. Lopez's current status is "Delinquent".
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 Diane Lopez licensed?
Diane Lopez is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Delinquent".
When was Diane E. Lopez admitted to the bar?
Diane E. Lopez was admitted to the bar in 1986.
Where did Diane E. Lopez go to law school?
Diane E. Lopez attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Diane E. Lopez work for?
Diane E. Lopez is associated with Harvard Univ Off Of The Gen'L Counsel - Smith Center Campus in Cambridge, MA.
Is Diane E. Lopez in good standing?
Diane E. Lopez has a bar status of "Delinquent". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.
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