New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Richard Grant Turnbull

Sydney University Australia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987. 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
2103489
NY reg #

The record in one line

Richard Grant Turnbull carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1987 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

39 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Sydney University Australia

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1987
39 years
Law school
Sydney University Australia
Registration
2103489
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Richard Grant Turnbull is registered as bar number 2103489 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Gilt Chambers, located in Hong Kong. Educational background: SYDNEY UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA.

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.

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.

66%68%70%72%74%76% Statewide, all years1987 class 67.2% 73.4% ▲ +9.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1987 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
2103489
Year Admitted
1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Mar 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Gilt Chambers
City
Hong Kong
Phone
+852 2866 6031

Education

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard Grant Turnbull'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
Verify status before engaging
Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Richard Grant Turnbull with the closest admission year to 1987. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Richard Grant Turnbull 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 Turnbull licensed?

Richard Turnbull is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard Grant Turnbull admitted to the bar?

Richard Grant Turnbull's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.

Where did Richard Grant Turnbull go to law school?

Richard Grant Turnbull attended SYDNEY UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA.

What company does Richard Grant Turnbull work for?

Richard Grant Turnbull is associated with Gilt Chambers in Hong Kong.

Is Richard Grant Turnbull in good standing?

No, Richard Grant Turnbull 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.