New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Carl Mendelson
University Of Pennsylvania alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1649904
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Carl Mendelson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1979 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Carl Mendelson is registered as bar number 1649904 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 Seyfarth Shaw LLP, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (2,370 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 University Of Pennsylvania alumni
Among the 1,853 University Of Pennsylvania graduates in the New York register, Richard Carl Mendelson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania alumni
Years since admission - 1,853 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,853 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
University Of Pennsylvania's active-bar rate
Of University Of Pennsylvania's 2,370 alumni in the New York register, 70.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Pennsylvania alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% 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
- 1649904
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Seyfarth Shaw LLP
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90017
- Phone
- (213) 200-6698
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Carl Mendelson'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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Richard Carl Mendelson 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 Mendelson licensed?
Richard Mendelson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Carl Mendelson admitted to the bar?
Richard Carl Mendelson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Richard Carl Mendelson go to law school?
Richard Carl Mendelson attended UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.
What company does Richard Carl Mendelson work for?
Richard Carl Mendelson is associated with Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Richard Carl Mendelson in good standing?
Not currently, Richard Carl Mendelson'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.
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