New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Henry Abend
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4118451
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Henry Abend has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Henry Abend carries New York bar registration 4118451, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Abend & Silber, PLLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Richard Henry Abend remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Richard Henry Abend was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Richard compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Richard Henry Abend is longer-tenured than 74% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 26% higher than 74% of 8,694 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4118451
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Abend & Silber, PLLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 532-7575
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Henry Abend's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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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Richard Henry Abend's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Abend licensed?
Richard Abend is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Henry Abend admitted to the bar?
Richard Henry Abend was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Richard Henry Abend go to law school?
Richard Henry Abend attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Richard Henry Abend work for?
Richard Henry Abend is associated with Abend & Silber, PLLC in New York, NY.
Is Richard Henry Abend in good standing?
Yes, Richard Henry Abend holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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