New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Raphael Douglas Umansky
Pepperdine University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1154988
- NY reg #
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Raphael Douglas Umansky is registered as bar number 1154988 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", 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 1977, representing roughly 49 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
No firm or business address is published in the public registration record for this attorney. Educational background: PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY — which has 108 registered alumni in this dataset, 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 "Deceased" 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
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1154988
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Raphael Douglas Umansky's current status is "Deceased".
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 Raphael Umansky licensed?
Raphael Umansky is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Deceased".
When was Raphael Douglas Umansky admitted to the bar?
Raphael Douglas Umansky was admitted to the bar in 1977.
Where did Raphael Douglas Umansky go to law school?
Raphael Douglas Umansky attended PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY.
Is Raphael Douglas Umansky in good standing?
Raphael Douglas Umansky has a bar status of "Deceased". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.
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