New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Joel Abt
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Meadowbrook, PA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1358431
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Joel Abt has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Joel Abt has carried New York bar registration 1358431 for the better part of a career, still active and in good 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 Ledgewood, A Professional Corporation, located in Meadowbrook, PA, ZIP 19046. Educational background: HARVARD (7,219 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, Richard Joel Abt 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
Richard Joel Abt's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 Top 4% higher than 96% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
How Richard compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Richard Joel Abt is longer-tenured than 99%.
54 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 40% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1358431
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ledgewood, A Professional Corporation
- City
- Meadowbrook, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19046
- Phone
- (215) 490-6141
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Joel Abt'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 Richard Abt licensed?
Richard Abt is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Joel Abt admitted to the bar?
Richard Joel Abt's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Richard Joel Abt go to law school?
Richard Joel Abt attended HARVARD.
What company does Richard Joel Abt work for?
Richard Joel Abt is associated with Ledgewood, A Professional Corporation in Meadowbrook, PA.
Is Richard Joel Abt in good standing?
Yes, Richard Joel Abt holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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