New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Avery Finkel
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Cedarhurst, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1302264
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Avery Finkel appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1977 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 49 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Avery Finkel is registered as bar number 1302264 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Richard A. Finkel, Esq., & Associates, PLLC, located in Cedarhurst, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11516. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" 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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Richard Avery Finkel is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,694 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1302264
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard A. Finkel, Esq., & Associates, PLLC
- City
- Cedarhurst, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11516
- Phone
- (212) 689-8600
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Avery Finkel's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Finkel licensed?
Richard Finkel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Avery Finkel admitted to the bar?
Richard Avery Finkel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Richard Avery Finkel go to law school?
Richard Avery Finkel attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Richard Avery Finkel work for?
Richard Avery Finkel is associated with Richard A. Finkel, Esq., & Associates, PLLC in Cedarhurst, NY.
Is Richard Avery Finkel in good standing?
Not currently, Richard Avery Finkel's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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