New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Robert Reading Black

University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Bedford, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1972
Admitted
54
Years in bar
1485317
NY reg #

The record in one line

Robert Reading Black carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1972 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

54 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
#2 of 53
by tenure in Bedford office peers
Law school
University Of Virginia

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1972
54 years
Law school
University Of Virginia
62% active rate
Registration
1485317
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Robert Reading Black is registered as bar number 1485317 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

Practice address is listed under Robert Reading Black, located in Bedford, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10506. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA (2,220 registered alumni).

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 Bedford, NY office peers

Robert Reading Black is toward the newer end of Bedford, NY's NY register cohort: #2 of 53 by years since admission. See the Bedford attorney directory .

Local rank
#2
City cohort
53
Local percentile
2nd
Admitted
1972

Nearest tenure peers in Bedford

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 Robert compares to fellow University Of Virginia alumni

Among the 1,289 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Robert Reading Black is longer-tenured than 99%.

54 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni

Years since admission - 1,289 NY-registered alumni of this school

54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,289 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

University Of Virginia's active-bar rate

Of University Of Virginia's 2,220 alumni in the New York register, 62% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%62%
University Of Virginia alumni, active-bar rate

The 1972 admission class today

Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 40% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1972 class 67.2% 40% ▼ -40.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1972 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1485317
Year Admitted
1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Robert Reading Black
County
Westchester
ZIP Code
10506
Phone
(914) 234-7351

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Robert Reading Black'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%
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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

Two non-geo peer axes for Robert Reading Black: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~54 here). 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Robert Reading Black 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 Robert Black licensed?

Robert Black is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Robert Reading Black admitted to the bar?

Robert Reading Black's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.

Where did Robert Reading Black go to law school?

Robert Reading Black attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

What company does Robert Reading Black work for?

Robert Reading Black is associated with Robert Reading Black in Bedford, NY.

Is Robert Reading Black in good standing?

No, Robert Reading Black 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.