New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Dwight Prentice
Fordham Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Portland, ME. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1682731
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Dwight Prentice carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1980 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Fordham Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Dwight Prentice is registered as bar number 1682731 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Bernstein Shur, located in Portland, ME, ZIP 04104. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW.
State context & due diligence
A "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 Fordham Law alumni
Among the 241 Fordham Law graduates in the New York register, Richard Dwight Prentice is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Fordham Law alumni
Years since admission - 241 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 241 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
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1682731
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bernstein Shur
- City
- Portland, ME
- ZIP Code
- 04104
- Phone
- (207) 774-1200
Education
FORDHAM LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Dwight Prentice's current status, "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 Dwight Prentice carries a "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 Prentice licensed?
Richard Prentice is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Dwight Prentice admitted to the bar?
Richard Dwight Prentice's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Richard Dwight Prentice go to law school?
Richard Dwight Prentice attended FORDHAM LAW.
What company does Richard Dwight Prentice work for?
Richard Dwight Prentice is associated with Bernstein Shur in Portland, ME.
Is Richard Dwight Prentice in good standing?
No, Richard Dwight Prentice carries a "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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