New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Harry Berney
Univ Of Minnesota alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2045888
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Harry Berney has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Harry Berney has carried New York bar registration 2045888 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cozen O'Connor, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV OF MINNESOTA (48 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Richard Harry Berney 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 Harry Berney's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ Of Minnesota's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Minnesota's 48 alumni in the New York register, 30.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Minnesota alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2045888
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cozen O'Connor
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (212) 453-3847
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Harry Berney'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 Berney licensed?
Richard Berney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Harry Berney admitted to the bar?
Richard Harry Berney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Richard Harry Berney go to law school?
Richard Harry Berney attended UNIV OF MINNESOTA.
What company does Richard Harry Berney work for?
Richard Harry Berney is associated with Cozen O'Connor in New York, NY.
Is Richard Harry Berney in good standing?
Yes, Richard Harry Berney holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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