New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard James Appel
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Venice, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2280865
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard James Appel carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1989 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 37 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard James Appel is registered as bar number 2280865 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Venice, CA, ZIP 90291. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, 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.
How Richard compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Richard James Appel is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 9% higher than 91% of 3,070 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2280865
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Venice, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90291
- Phone
- (310) 729-9989
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard James Appel's current status, "Suspended, 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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Richard James Appel carries a "Suspended, 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 Richard Appel licensed?
Richard Appel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard James Appel admitted to the bar?
Richard James Appel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Richard James Appel go to law school?
Richard James Appel attended HARVARD.
Is Richard James Appel in good standing?
No, Richard James Appel carries a "Suspended, 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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