New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Swerdlow
National Law Center Gw alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Coconut Grove, FL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2310902
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Swerdlow carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1990 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 36 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #7 of 10
- by tenure in Coconut Grove office peers
- Law school
- National Law Center Gw
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Swerdlow is registered as bar number 2310902 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Coconut Grove, FL, ZIP 33133. Educational background: NATIONAL LAW CENTER GW.
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.
Tenure among Coconut Grove, FL office peers
In the small Coconut Grove, FL cohort (10 with admission years), Richard Swerdlow ranks #7 by tenure. See the Coconut Grove attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #7
- City cohort
- 10
- Local percentile
- 60th
- Admitted
- 1990
Nearest tenure peers in Coconut Grove
- Barry Jason Fiedel admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- Kevin Fredric Kline admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Debra G. Speyer admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Richard Charles Bulman Jr admitted 1997 · 29 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.
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2310902
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Coconut Grove, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33133
- Phone
- (954) 401-5100
Education
NATIONAL LAW CENTER GW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Swerdlow's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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.
Same admission year (1990), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1990 whose listed office city differs from Coconut Grove, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Richard Swerdlow: closest NY bar admission year outside FL, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~11 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1990)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Richard Swerdlow 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 Swerdlow licensed?
Richard Swerdlow is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Swerdlow admitted to the bar?
Richard Swerdlow's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Richard Swerdlow go to law school?
Richard Swerdlow attended NATIONAL LAW CENTER GW.
Is Richard Swerdlow in good standing?
No, Richard Swerdlow carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.