New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard Wayne Bass
University Of Texas alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Houston, TX. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4489852
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Wayne Bass carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2007 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 19 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- University Of Texas
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Wayne Bass is registered as bar number 4489852 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Thompson & Knight LLP, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77002. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS (489 registered alumni).
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 University Of Texas alumni
Among the 365 University Of Texas graduates in the New York register, Richard Wayne Bass is longer-tenured than 10% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
19 years vs. University Of Texas alumni
Years since admission - 365 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 90% higher than 10% of 365 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
University Of Texas's active-bar rate
Of University Of Texas's 489 alumni in the New York register, 58.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Texas alumni, active-bar rate
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4489852
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Thompson & Knight LLP
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77002
- Phone
- (713) 951-5854
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Wayne Bass'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 Wayne Bass 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 Bass licensed?
Richard Bass is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Wayne Bass admitted to the bar?
Richard Wayne Bass was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Richard Wayne Bass go to law school?
Richard Wayne Bass attended UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS.
What company does Richard Wayne Bass work for?
Richard Wayne Bass is associated with Thompson & Knight LLP in Houston, TX.
Is Richard Wayne Bass in good standing?
No, Richard Wayne Bass 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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