New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Henry Bernstein
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1961, registered office in Scottsdale, AZ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1961
- Admitted
- 65
- Years in bar
- 1026004
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Henry Bernstein carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1961 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 65 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #2 of 179
- by tenure in Scottsdale office peers
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Henry Bernstein is registered as bar number 1026004 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Richard H. Bernstein, located in Scottsdale, AZ, ZIP 85255. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Scottsdale, AZ office peers
Richard Henry Bernstein is toward the newer end of Scottsdale, AZ's NY register cohort: #2 of 179 by years since admission. Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. See the Scottsdale attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2
- City cohort
- 179
- Local percentile
- 1st
- Admitted
- 1961
Nearest tenure peers in Scottsdale
- Albert Lionel Jacobs Jr. admitted 1964 · 62 yr
- Robert H. Kreutzer admitted 1958 · 68 yr
- Laurence David Cherkis admitted 1967 · 59 yr
- Hayward Richard Pressman admitted 1967 · 59 yr
Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Richard compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Richard Henry Bernstein is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
65 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
65 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 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
The 1961 admission class today
Of the 1,543 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1961, 11.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1026004
- Year Admitted
- 1961 (65 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard H. Bernstein
- City
- Scottsdale, AZ
- ZIP Code
- 85255
- Phone
- (480) 585-3988
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Henry Bernstein's current status, "Delinquent", 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 Henry Bernstein carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Bernstein licensed?
Richard Bernstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Henry Bernstein admitted to the bar?
Richard Henry Bernstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1961.
Where did Richard Henry Bernstein go to law school?
Richard Henry Bernstein attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Richard Henry Bernstein work for?
Richard Henry Bernstein is associated with Richard H. Bernstein in Scottsdale, AZ.
Is Richard Henry Bernstein in good standing?
No, Richard Henry Bernstein carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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