New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Robert A. Nicholas
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1726249
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert A. Nicholas carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1981 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 45 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert A. Nicholas is registered as bar number 1726249 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 Reed Smith, LLP, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19103. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
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.
How Robert compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Robert A. Nicholas is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 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 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1726249
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Reed Smith, LLP
- City
- Philadelphia, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19103
- Phone
- (215) 851-8252
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert A. Nicholas's current status, "Delinquent", 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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Robert A. Nicholas 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 Nicholas licensed?
Robert Nicholas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert A. Nicholas admitted to the bar?
Robert A. Nicholas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Robert A. Nicholas go to law school?
Robert A. Nicholas attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Robert A. Nicholas work for?
Robert A. Nicholas is associated with Reed Smith, LLP in Philadelphia, PA.
Is Robert A. Nicholas in good standing?
No, Robert A. Nicholas carries a "Delinquent" 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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