New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard Preston Ferrin
American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2815470
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Preston Ferrin carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1997 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 29 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- American University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Preston Ferrin is registered as bar number 2815470 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 Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (879 registered alumni).
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.
How Richard compares to fellow American University alumni
Among the 646 American University graduates in the New York register, Richard Preston Ferrin is longer-tenured than 58% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. American University alumni
Years since admission - 646 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 42% higher than 58% of 646 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
American University's active-bar rate
Of American University's 879 alumni in the New York register, 68% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2815470
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (202) 230-5803
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Preston Ferrin's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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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Richard Preston Ferrin 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 Ferrin licensed?
Richard Ferrin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Preston Ferrin admitted to the bar?
Richard Preston Ferrin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Richard Preston Ferrin go to law school?
Richard Preston Ferrin attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Richard Preston Ferrin work for?
Richard Preston Ferrin is associated with Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Richard Preston Ferrin in good standing?
No, Richard Preston Ferrin carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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