New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Bernard Pacella
NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1969, 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.
- 1969
- Admitted
- 57
- Years in bar
- 1291202
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Bernard Pacella has spent 57 years on the register since admission in 1969, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 57 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- New York
- registered office, NY
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Bernard Pacella has carried New York bar registration 1291202 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. 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 Bernard Pacella Esq, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10006.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 57 years, Richard Bernard Pacella has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Richard Bernard Pacella's 57 years since a 1969 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
57 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
57 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1969 admission class today
Of the 1,864 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1969, 36.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1291202
- Year Admitted
- 1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard Bernard Pacella Esq
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10006
- Phone
- (212) 509-4600
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Bernard Pacella'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Pacella licensed?
Richard Pacella is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Bernard Pacella admitted to the bar?
Richard Bernard Pacella's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1969.
What company does Richard Bernard Pacella work for?
Richard Bernard Pacella is associated with Richard Bernard Pacella Esq in New York, NY.
Is Richard Bernard Pacella in good standing?
Yes, Richard Bernard Pacella holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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