New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Davies Shapiro
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2394500
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Davies Shapiro carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1991 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 35 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Davies Shapiro is registered as bar number 2394500 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, 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 Summit Rovins & Feldesman, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10021. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, 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 Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Richard Davies Shapiro is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,967 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 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2394500
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Summit Rovins & Feldesman
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10021
- Phone
- (212) 702-2231
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Davies Shapiro's current status, "Suspended, 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 Davies Shapiro carries a "Suspended, 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 Shapiro licensed?
Richard Shapiro is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Davies Shapiro admitted to the bar?
Richard Davies Shapiro's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Richard Davies Shapiro go to law school?
Richard Davies Shapiro attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Richard Davies Shapiro work for?
Richard Davies Shapiro is associated with Summit Rovins & Feldesman in New York, NY.
Is Richard Davies Shapiro in good standing?
No, Richard Davies Shapiro carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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