New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Benjamin Richards
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in White Plains, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5102454
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, Michael Benjamin Richards has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5102454 on the New York register belongs to Michael Benjamin Richards, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Abrams Fensterman LLP, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10601. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Michael Benjamin Richards 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
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, Michael Benjamin Richards sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 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
How Michael compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Benjamin Richards is longer-tenured than 36% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 64% higher than 36% of 13,304 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5102454
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Abrams Fensterman LLP
- City
- White Plains, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10601
- Phone
- (570) 764-1929
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Benjamin 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 Michael Richards licensed?
Michael Richards is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Benjamin Richards admitted to the bar?
Michael Benjamin Richards has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did Michael Benjamin Richards go to law school?
Michael Benjamin Richards attended New York University School of Law.
What company does Michael Benjamin Richards work for?
Michael Benjamin Richards is associated with Abrams Fensterman LLP in White Plains, NY.
Is Michael Benjamin Richards in good standing?
Yes, Michael Benjamin 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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