New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard W. Silbert
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Weston, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2136281
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Richard W. Silbert ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #11 of 41
- by tenure in Weston office peers
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2136281 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard W. Silbert, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 W Silbert LLC, located in Weston, CT, ZIP 06883. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,451 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Richard W. Silbert still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Richard W. Silbert's 39 years since admission in 1987.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Weston, CT office peers
Within Weston, CT's 41-attorney local set, Richard W. Silbert is #11 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Weston attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #11
- City cohort
- 41
- Local percentile
- 24th
- Admitted
- 1987
Nearest tenure peers in Weston
- Marc Allan Block admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Alexander Mark Metviner admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Jonathan Robert Kamisar admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Bruce Joseph Leuzzi admitted 1989 · 37 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Richard compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Richard W. Silbert is longer-tenured than 99%.
39 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 11,886 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 · August 2026
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 73.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2136281
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard W Silbert LLC
- City
- Weston, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06883
- Phone
- (203) 247-2048
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard W. Silbert's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Silbert licensed?
Richard Silbert is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard W. Silbert admitted to the bar?
Richard W. Silbert's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Richard W. Silbert go to law school?
Richard W. Silbert attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Richard W. Silbert work for?
Richard W. Silbert is associated with Richard W Silbert LLC in Weston, CT.
Is Richard W. Silbert in good standing?
Yes, Richard W. Silbert holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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