New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Richard Eliot Hershenson

New York Univ Sch Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1971
Admitted
55
Years in bar
1029487
NY reg #

The record in one line

Richard Eliot Hershenson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1971 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

55 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
New York Univ Sch Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1971
55 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York Univ Sch Of Law
37.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1029487
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Richard Eliot Hershenson is registered as bar number 1029487 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Richard E Hershenson, Esq., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10021. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIV SCH OF LAW (51 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.

New York Univ Sch Of Law's active-bar rate

Of New York Univ Sch Of Law's 51 alumni in the New York register, 37.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

New York Univ Sch Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%37.3%
New York Univ Sch Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1971 admission class today

Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1971 class 66.2% 38.4% ▼ -42.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1971 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1029487
Year Admitted
1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Richard E Hershenson, Esq.
County
New York
ZIP Code
10021
Phone
(917) 656-1689

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard Eliot Hershenson'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Richard Eliot Hershenson is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richard Hershenson licensed?

Richard Hershenson is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard Eliot Hershenson admitted to the bar?

Richard Eliot Hershenson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.

Where did Richard Eliot Hershenson go to law school?

Richard Eliot Hershenson attended NEW YORK UNIV SCH OF LAW.

What company does Richard Eliot Hershenson work for?

Richard Eliot Hershenson is associated with Richard E Hershenson, Esq. in New York, NY.

Is Richard Eliot Hershenson in good standing?

Not currently, Richard Eliot Hershenson's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.