New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Jay Sandler
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 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.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1258078
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Jay Sandler carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1973 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 53 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Jay Sandler is registered as bar number 1258078 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
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 Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Richard Jay Sandler is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
53 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 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 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1258078
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 450-4224
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Jay Sandler'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 Jay Sandler 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 Sandler licensed?
Richard Sandler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Jay Sandler admitted to the bar?
Richard Jay Sandler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did Richard Jay Sandler go to law school?
Richard Jay Sandler attended HARVARD.
What company does Richard Jay Sandler work for?
Richard Jay Sandler is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY.
Is Richard Jay Sandler in good standing?
No, Richard Jay Sandler carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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