New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Nicholson Adams
Emory Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1249242
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Nicholson Adams's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1978 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 48 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Emory Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Nicholson Adams is registered as bar number 1249242 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 48 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: EMORY UNIV (40 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
Emory Univ's active-bar rate
Of Emory Univ's 40 alumni in the New York register, 55.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Emory Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1249242
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Nicholson Adams's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 Richard Adams licensed?
Richard Adams is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Nicholson Adams admitted to the bar?
Richard Nicholson Adams's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Richard Nicholson Adams go to law school?
Richard Nicholson Adams attended EMORY UNIV.
Is Richard Nicholson Adams in good standing?
Richard Nicholson Adams's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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