New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Ric Lee Simmons
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Columbus, OH. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2683233
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Ric Lee Simmons ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #41 of 218
- by tenure in Columbus office peers
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2683233 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Ric Lee Simmons, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Moritz School Of Law, Ohio State University, located in Columbus, OH, ZIP 43210. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (3,256 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Ric Lee Simmons still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Ric Lee Simmons's 31 years since admission in 1995.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Columbus, OH office peers
Most of the 218 NY-registered attorneys in Columbus, OH outrank Ric Lee Simmons on tenure; this record sits at the 18th local percentile (rank #41). See the Columbus attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #41
- City cohort
- 218
- Local percentile
- 18th
- Admitted
- 1995
Nearest tenure peers in Columbus
- Joseph Martin Caligiuri admitted 1995 · 31 yr
- Elisabeth Fisher admitted 1995 · 31 yr
- Thomas M. Hennessey admitted 1995 · 31 yr
- Mark Mathew Kitrick admitted 1995 · 31 yr
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 Ric compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Ric Lee Simmons is longer-tenured than 66%.
31 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,236 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 · August 2026
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 80.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2683233
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Moritz School Of Law, Ohio State University
- City
- Columbus, OH
- ZIP Code
- 43210
- Phone
- (614) 292-2829
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ric Lee Simmons's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Ric Simmons licensed?
Ric Simmons is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ric Lee Simmons admitted to the bar?
Ric Lee Simmons's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Ric Lee Simmons go to law school?
Ric Lee Simmons attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Ric Lee Simmons work for?
Ric Lee Simmons is associated with Moritz School Of Law, Ohio State University in Columbus, OH.
Is Ric Lee Simmons in good standing?
Yes, Ric Lee Simmons holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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