New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard E. Best
Columbia University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1968, registered office in Reno, NV. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1968
- Admitted
- 58
- Years in bar
- 3121514
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard E. Best carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1968 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 58 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #2 of 40
- by tenure in Reno office peers
- Law school
- Columbia University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard E. Best is registered as bar number 3121514 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Reno, NV, ZIP 89504. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (327 registered alumni).
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 Reno, NV office peers
Within Reno, NV's 40-attorney local set, Richard E. Best is #2 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Reno attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2
- City cohort
- 40
- Local percentile
- 3rd
- Admitted
- 1968
Nearest tenure peers in Reno
- Kevin J. Mcinerney admitted 1968 · 58 yr
- Elli Michael Mills admitted 1969 · 57 yr
- Thomas Edwin Woodhouse admitted 1966 · 60 yr
- Kathleen Boyle Whitfield admitted 1979 · 47 yr
How local rank is computed
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. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Richard compares to fellow Columbia University School Of Law alumni
Among the 305 Columbia University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Richard E. Best is longer-tenured than 99%.
58 years vs. Columbia University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 305 NY-registered alumni of this school
58 Top 1% higher than 99% of 305 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 · August 2026
The 1968 admission class today
Of the 1,871 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1968, 31.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 3121514
- Year Admitted
- 1968 (58 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Reno, NV
- ZIP Code
- 89504
- Phone
- (415) 409-9397
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard E. Best's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in Reno, NV
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Richard E. Best with similar attorneys in Reno.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Richard E. Best 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 Best licensed?
Richard Best is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard E. Best admitted to the bar?
Richard E. Best's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1968.
Where did Richard E. Best go to law school?
Richard E. Best attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
Is Richard E. Best in good standing?
No, Richard E. Best carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.