New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Paul Cohen
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1416692
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Paul Cohen appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1974 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 52 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Fordham University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Paul Cohen is registered as bar number 1416692 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 52 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY (3,999 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" 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 Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,321 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Richard Paul Cohen is longer-tenured than 99%.
52 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,321 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,321 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
Fordham University's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University's 3,999 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Fordham University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 46.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 1416692
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Paul Cohen's current status, "Resigned", 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.
Near-tenure Fordham University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1974 .
Same admission year (1974), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1974 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Richard Paul Cohen is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Cohen licensed?
Richard Cohen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Paul Cohen admitted to the bar?
Richard Paul Cohen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Richard Paul Cohen go to law school?
Richard Paul Cohen attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
Is Richard Paul Cohen in good standing?
Not currently, Richard Paul Cohen's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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.