New York attorney record
Richard Smith Berne
Richard Smith Berne is an attorney registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 1866672, admitted in 1975. The current public license status is "Currently registered" as of 2026-06-13.
Active license with no disbarment or suspension of record.
The current license status of record is active, and no disbarment or suspension is reflected in the public record we hold.
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Experience vs. active New York attorneys
State median: 20 yrs
51 yrs admitted — more experience than ~100% of active New York attorneys.
Years since admission, active New York attorneys with a published admission year (n = 333,133). This attorney's band is highlighted.
License & registration
| Full name | Richard Smith Berne |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 1866672 |
| License status | Active official status of record: “Currently registered” |
| Admission year | 1975 |
| Law school | Boston University School of Law |
| Business location | Portland, ME |
| Firm | Law Office of Richard S. Berne |
| Discipline standing | No disbarment or suspension is reflected in the current public status. Itemized disciplinary orders are not yet integrated for New York; see the official source for the full record. |
Federal court activity
Federal court activity has not been compiled for this attorney yet.
Source & last updated
Source: NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is Richard Smith Berne a licensed attorney in New York?
Richard Smith Berne is registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 1866672. The current public license status of record is "Currently registered" as of 2026-06-13.
Has Richard Smith Berne been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in Richard Smith Berne's current public license status of record per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit.
What is Richard Smith Berne's bar number?
Richard Smith Berne's New York bar/registration number is 1866672, assigned by the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
When was Richard Smith Berne admitted to practice law?
Richard Smith Berne was admitted in 1975 — about 51 years since admission per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. Law school of record: Boston University School of Law.
Where is Richard Smith Berne's law office?
The NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit record lists a business location of Portland, ME and the firm Law Office of Richard S. Berne for Richard Smith Berne. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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