New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Stephen Belas
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1635523
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Stephen Belas carries a "Suspended, due to reregister" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1974 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 52 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, due to reregister"
- Law school
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Stephen Belas is registered as bar number 1635523 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, due to reregister", 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
Practice address is listed under Davis & Harman LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20004. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, due to reregister" 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 Virginia alumni
Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Richard Stephen Belas is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,300 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
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, due to reregister
- Registration Number
- 1635523
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis & Harman LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20004
- Phone
- (202) 347-2230
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Stephen Belas's current status, "Suspended, due to reregister", 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 Stephen Belas carries a "Suspended, due to reregister" 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 Belas licensed?
Richard Belas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Stephen Belas admitted to the bar?
Richard Stephen Belas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Richard Stephen Belas go to law school?
Richard Stephen Belas attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
What company does Richard Stephen Belas work for?
Richard Stephen Belas is associated with Davis & Harman LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Richard Stephen Belas in good standing?
No, Richard Stephen Belas carries a "Suspended, due to reregister" 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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