New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard James Benware
George Mason University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5452198
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Richard James Benware has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Mason University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5452198 on the New York register belongs to Richard James Benware, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under U.S. Epa, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20460. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY (124 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Richard James Benware is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Richard James Benware sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 George Mason University alumni
Among the 102 George Mason University graduates in the New York register, Richard James Benware is longer-tenured than 5% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. George Mason University alumni
Years since admission - 102 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 95% higher than 5% of 102 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
George Mason University's active-bar rate
Of George Mason University's 124 alumni in the New York register, 68.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Mason University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5452198
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- U.S. Epa
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20460
- Phone
- (202) 566-1369
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard James Benware'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 Benware licensed?
Richard Benware is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard James Benware admitted to the bar?
Richard James Benware has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Richard James Benware go to law school?
Richard James Benware attended GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Richard James Benware work for?
Richard James Benware is associated with U.S. Epa in Washington, DC.
Is Richard James Benware in good standing?
Yes, Richard James Benware 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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