New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard P. Blender
NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Paterson, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1884469
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard P. Blender carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1983 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 43 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #3 of 84
- by tenure in Paterson office peers
- Paterson
- registered office, NJ
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard P. Blender is registered as bar number 1884469 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Richard P Blender Esq, located in Paterson, NJ, ZIP 07505.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, 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 Paterson, NJ office peers
Richard P. Blender is toward the newer end of Paterson, NJ's NY register cohort: #3 of 84 by years since admission. See the Paterson attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #3
- City cohort
- 84
- Local percentile
- 2nd
- Admitted
- 1983
Nearest tenure peers in Paterson
- Donald Joseph Volkert admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Lazaro Alvarez Jr admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Nicholas A. Mattera admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- Diana Hilary Bodeen admitted 1985 · 41 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.
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 67.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1884469
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard P Blender Esq
- City
- Paterson, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07505
- Phone
- (201) 279-2227
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard P. Blender's current status, "Suspended, 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.
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Richard P. Blender carries a "Suspended, 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 Blender licensed?
Richard Blender is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard P. Blender admitted to the bar?
Richard P. Blender's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
What company does Richard P. Blender work for?
Richard P. Blender is associated with Richard P Blender Esq in Paterson, NJ.
Is Richard P. Blender in good standing?
No, Richard P. Blender carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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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.