New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Richard Scott Blackstone

Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1989
Admitted
37
Years in bar
2292936
NY reg #
Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Cardozo
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2292936
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Richard Scott Blackstone is registered as bar number 2292936 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1989, representing roughly 37 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under BMG Chrysalis, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. Educational background: CARDOZO, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Suspended, delinquent" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2292936
Year Admitted
1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Apr 2027

Location & Contact

Company
BMG Chrysalis
County
New York
ZIP Code
10019
Phone
(212) 561-3035

Education

CARDOZO

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Richard Scott Blackstone's current status is "Suspended, delinquent".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296 66.2% This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324 33.8% Verify status before engaging
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richard Blackstone licensed?

Richard Blackstone is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Suspended, delinquent".

When was Richard Scott Blackstone admitted to the bar?

Richard Scott Blackstone was admitted to the bar in 1989.

Where did Richard Scott Blackstone go to law school?

Richard Scott Blackstone attended CARDOZO.

What company does Richard Scott Blackstone work for?

Richard Scott Blackstone is associated with BMG Chrysalis in New York, NY.

Is Richard Scott Blackstone in good standing?

Richard Scott Blackstone has a bar status of "Suspended, delinquent". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.

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