New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Richards
London University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in New York, NY. 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
- 1740992
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Richards has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- London University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Richards has carried New York bar registration 1740992 for the better part of a career, still active and in good 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 Ladas & Parry LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10018. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: LONDON UNIVERSITY (15 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, John Richards has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
John Richards's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
London University's active-bar rate
Of London University's 15 alumni in the New York register, 37.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
London University alumni, active-bar rate
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
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1740992
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ladas & Parry LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10018
- Phone
- (212) 708-1915
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Richards'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 John Richards licensed?
John Richards is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Richards admitted to the bar?
John Richards's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did John Richards go to law school?
John Richards attended LONDON UNIVERSITY.
What company does John Richards work for?
John Richards is associated with Ladas & Parry LLP in New York, NY.
Is John Richards in good standing?
Yes, John Richards 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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