New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Martin Appel
St. John'S University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2459766
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Richard Martin Appel ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. John'S University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2459766 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard Martin Appel, 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 Sompo International, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10020. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: St. John's University School of Law (4,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Richard Martin Appel 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 Martin Appel's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 St. John'S University School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,642 St. John'S University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Richard Martin Appel is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. St. John'S University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,642 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,642 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
St. John'S University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of St. John'S University School Of Law's 4,128 alumni in the New York register, 85.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. John'S University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2459766
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sompo International
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10020
- Phone
- (914) 310-8067
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Martin Appel'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 Appel licensed?
Richard Appel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Martin Appel admitted to the bar?
Richard Martin Appel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Richard Martin Appel go to law school?
Richard Martin Appel attended St. John's University School of Law.
What company does Richard Martin Appel work for?
Richard Martin Appel is associated with Sompo International in New York, NY.
Is Richard Martin Appel in good standing?
Yes, Richard Martin Appel 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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