New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Newton Blau
Washington University St. Louis School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Manchester, MA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1194836
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Newton Blau appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1979 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Washington University St. Louis School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Newton Blau is registered as bar number 1194836 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Richard N. Blau, located in Manchester, MA, ZIP 01944. Educational background: Washington University St. Louis School of Law (876 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Richard compares to fellow Washington University St. Louis School Of Law alumni
Among the 825 Washington University St. Louis School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Richard Newton Blau is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Washington University St. Louis School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 825 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 825 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
Washington University St. Louis School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Washington University St. Louis School Of Law's 876 alumni in the New York register, 80% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Washington University St. Louis School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1194836
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard N. Blau
- City
- Manchester, MA
- ZIP Code
- 01944
- Phone
- (508) 932-0360
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Newton Blau's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Blau licensed?
Richard Blau is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Newton Blau admitted to the bar?
Richard Newton Blau's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Richard Newton Blau go to law school?
Richard Newton Blau attended Washington University St. Louis School of Law.
What company does Richard Newton Blau work for?
Richard Newton Blau is associated with Richard N. Blau in Manchester, MA.
Is Richard Newton Blau in good standing?
Not currently, Richard Newton Blau's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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