New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard M. Ellsworth
Cuny At Queens College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Suffern, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2649499
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Richard M. Ellsworth ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cuny At Queens College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2649499 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard M. Ellsworth, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Balsamo, Byrne, Cipriani & Ellsworth, located in Suffern, NY (Rockland County), ZIP 10901. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CUNY AT QUEENS COLLEGE (79 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Richard M. Ellsworth still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Richard M. Ellsworth's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Cuny At Queens College alumni
Among the 79 Cuny At Queens College graduates in the New York register, Richard M. Ellsworth is longer-tenured than 28% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Cuny At Queens College alumni
Years since admission - 79 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 72% higher than 28% of 79 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
Cuny At Queens College's active-bar rate
Of Cuny At Queens College's 79 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cuny At Queens College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2649499
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Balsamo, Byrne, Cipriani & Ellsworth
- City
- Suffern, NY
- County
- Rockland
- ZIP Code
- 10901
- Phone
- (845) 357-2744
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard M. Ellsworth's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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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Richard M. Ellsworth's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Ellsworth licensed?
Richard Ellsworth is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard M. Ellsworth admitted to the bar?
Richard M. Ellsworth's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Richard M. Ellsworth go to law school?
Richard M. Ellsworth attended CUNY AT QUEENS COLLEGE.
What company does Richard M. Ellsworth work for?
Richard M. Ellsworth is associated with Balsamo, Byrne, Cipriani & Ellsworth in Suffern, NY.
Is Richard M. Ellsworth in good standing?
Yes, Richard M. Ellsworth 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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