New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Mayer Berley
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Seattle, WA. 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
- 1320993
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Mayer Berley appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1979 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Mayer Berley is registered as bar number 1320993 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ziontz Chestnut Law Firm, located in Seattle, WA, ZIP 98121. Educational background: HARVARD LAW SCHOOL (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Richard compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 3,437 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Richard Mayer Berley is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,437 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,437 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
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School 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
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1320993
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ziontz Chestnut Law Firm
- City
- Seattle, WA
- ZIP Code
- 98121
- Phone
- (206) 448-1230
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Mayer Berley's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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 Mayer Berley is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Berley licensed?
Richard Berley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Mayer Berley admitted to the bar?
Richard Mayer Berley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Richard Mayer Berley go to law school?
Richard Mayer Berley attended HARVARD LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Richard Mayer Berley work for?
Richard Mayer Berley is associated with Ziontz Chestnut Law Firm in Seattle, WA.
Is Richard Mayer Berley in good standing?
Not currently, Richard Mayer Berley's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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