New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Lawrence Wertis
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1082833
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Lawrence Wertis carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1979 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Disbarred"
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Lawrence Wertis is registered as bar number 1082833 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 47 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
A "Disbarred" 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 Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Richard Lawrence Wertis is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 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 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Disbarred
- Registration Number
- 1082833
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Lawrence Wertis's current status, "Disbarred", 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 Lawrence Wertis carries a "Disbarred" 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 Wertis licensed?
Richard Wertis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Lawrence Wertis admitted to the bar?
Richard Lawrence Wertis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Richard Lawrence Wertis go to law school?
Richard Lawrence Wertis attended COLUMBIA.
Is Richard Lawrence Wertis in good standing?
No, Richard Lawrence Wertis carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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