New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Steven Cohen
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Scarsdale, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1485465
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 48 years on the register since a 1978 admission, Richard Steven Cohen ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 92% of the currently-active bar.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Steven Cohen is registered as bar number 1485465 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Scarsdale, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10583. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Richard Steven Cohen sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Richard Steven Cohen's 48 years since admission in 1978. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Richard compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Richard Steven Cohen is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 13,304 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
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1485465
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Scarsdale, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10583
- Phone
- (914) 715-2649
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Richard Steven Cohen's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Cohen licensed?
Richard Cohen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Steven Cohen admitted to the bar?
Richard Steven Cohen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Richard Steven Cohen go to law school?
Richard Steven Cohen attended New York University School of Law.
Is Richard Steven Cohen in good standing?
Yes, Richard Steven Cohen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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