New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Douglas Bentzen
Villanova University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in White Plains, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1490663
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Douglas Bentzen has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Villanova University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Douglas Bentzen has carried New York bar registration 1490663 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cerussi & Spring, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10601. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY (321 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, Richard Douglas Bentzen has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Richard Douglas Bentzen's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Richard compares to fellow Villanova University alumni
Among the 200 Villanova University graduates in the New York register, Richard Douglas Bentzen is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Villanova University alumni
Years since admission - 200 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 200 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Villanova University's active-bar rate
Of Villanova University's 321 alumni in the New York register, 66% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Villanova University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1490663
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cerussi & Spring
- City
- White Plains, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10601
- Phone
- (914) 948-1200
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Douglas Bentzen'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Bentzen licensed?
Richard Bentzen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Douglas Bentzen admitted to the bar?
Richard Douglas Bentzen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Richard Douglas Bentzen go to law school?
Richard Douglas Bentzen attended VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Richard Douglas Bentzen work for?
Richard Douglas Bentzen is associated with Cerussi & Spring in White Plains, NY.
Is Richard Douglas Bentzen in good standing?
Yes, Richard Douglas Bentzen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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