New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Apat
Touro alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in New Hyde Park, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2231702
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Richard Apat ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Touro
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2231702 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard Apat, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Vishnick Mcgovern Milizio LLP, located in New Hyde Park, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11042. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: TOURO (1,152 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Richard Apat 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 Richard Apat's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · May 2026
How Richard compares to fellow Touro alumni
Among the 1,036 Touro graduates in the New York register, Richard Apat is longer-tenured than 82% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Touro alumni
Years since admission - 1,036 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 18% higher than 82% of 1,036 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 · May 2026
Touro's active-bar rate
Of Touro's 1,152 alumni in the New York register, 67.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Touro alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2231702
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Vishnick Mcgovern Milizio LLP
- City
- New Hyde Park, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11042
- Phone
- (516) 437-4385
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Apat'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 Richard Apat licensed?
Richard Apat is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Apat admitted to the bar?
Richard Apat's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Richard Apat go to law school?
Richard Apat attended TOURO.
What company does Richard Apat work for?
Richard Apat is associated with Vishnick Mcgovern Milizio LLP in New Hyde Park, NY.
Is Richard Apat in good standing?
Yes, Richard Apat 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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