New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Rishard Pelaiah Obioma Cooper
Northwestern University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Basking Ridge, NJ. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5040100
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Rishard Pelaiah Obioma Cooper has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5040100 on the New York register belongs to Rishard Pelaiah Obioma Cooper, currently in active 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 Verizon Business Group, located in Basking Ridge, NJ, ZIP 07920. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL (26 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Rishard Pelaiah Obioma Cooper is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Rishard Pelaiah Obioma Cooper sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Northwestern University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern University Law School's 26 alumni in the New York register, 61.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Northwestern University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5040100
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Verizon Business Group
- City
- Basking Ridge, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07920
- Phone
- (347) 839-0194
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rishard Pelaiah Obioma Cooper's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rishard Cooper licensed?
Rishard Cooper is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rishard Pelaiah Obioma Cooper admitted to the bar?
Rishard Pelaiah Obioma Cooper has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Rishard Pelaiah Obioma Cooper go to law school?
Rishard Pelaiah Obioma Cooper attended NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Rishard Pelaiah Obioma Cooper work for?
Rishard Pelaiah Obioma Cooper is associated with Verizon Business Group in Basking Ridge, NJ.
Is Rishard Pelaiah Obioma Cooper in good standing?
Yes, Rishard Pelaiah Obioma Cooper holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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