New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Thomas Blancato
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1969. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1969
- Admitted
- 57
- Years in bar
- 1246172
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Thomas Blancato appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason", on record since 1969. This reflects registration only — confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 57 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason"
- Law school
- Fordham
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Thomas Blancato is registered as bar number 1246172 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason", 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 1969, representing roughly 57 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is published in the public registration record for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM, 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 "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" 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.
How Richard compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Richard Thomas Blancato is longer-tenured than 100% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
57 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission — 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
57 Top 1% higher than 100% of 2,708 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
- Registration Number
- 1246172
- Year Admitted
- 1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Richard Thomas Blancato's current status is "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason".
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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Before you rely on this record
Richard Thomas Blancato is currently listed as "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
- Bar status confirms registration only — it does not measure competence, specialty fit, or freedom from client complaints. How to choose a lawyer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Blancato licensed?
Richard Blancato is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason".
When was Richard Thomas Blancato admitted to the bar?
Richard Thomas Blancato was admitted to the bar in 1969.
Where did Richard Thomas Blancato go to law school?
Richard Thomas Blancato attended FORDHAM.
Is Richard Thomas Blancato in good standing?
Richard Thomas Blancato has a bar status of "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.
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