New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Richard Edgar Reed
Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 1321686
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Edgar Reed appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1970 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 56 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Edgar Reed is registered as bar number 1321686 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 56 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO (970 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" 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 Suny Buffalo alumni
Among the 450 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Richard Edgar Reed is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 450 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 450 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
Suny Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo's 970 alumni in the New York register, 65.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 1321686
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Edgar Reed's current status, "Resigned", 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 Edgar Reed is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Reed licensed?
Richard Reed is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Edgar Reed admitted to the bar?
Richard Edgar Reed's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did Richard Edgar Reed go to law school?
Richard Edgar Reed attended SUNY BUFFALO.
Is Richard Edgar Reed in good standing?
Not currently, Richard Edgar Reed's listed status is "Resigned", 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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