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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2016
10 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
George Mason University
68.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5452198
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

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

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

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

0%100%New York avg66%68.5%
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.

64%66%68%70%72%74% Statewide, all years2016 class 66.2% 72.1% ▲ +8.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2016 admission class

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
ZIP Code
20460
Phone
(202) 566-1369

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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Richard James Benware's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

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.