New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Richard Joseph Attea

University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1961, registered office in Hamburg, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1961
Admitted
65
Years in bar
1562214
NY reg #

The record in one line

Richard Joseph Attea has spent 65 years on the register since admission in 1961, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.

65 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 1%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Buffalo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1961
65 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Buffalo
37% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1562214
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Richard Joseph Attea has carried New York bar registration 1562214 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Attea & Attea, located in Hamburg, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14075. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (928 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 65 years, Richard Joseph Attea 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 Joseph Attea's 65 years since a 1961 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

65 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

65 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 University Of Buffalo alumni

Among the 316 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Richard Joseph Attea is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

65 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni

Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school

65 Top 1% higher than 99% of 316 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

University Of Buffalo's active-bar rate

Of University Of Buffalo's 928 alumni in the New York register, 37% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%37%
University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

The 1961 admission class today

Of the 1,543 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1961, 11.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1961 class 66.2% 11.6% ▼ -82.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1961 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1562214
Year Admitted
1961 (65 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Attea & Attea
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14075
Phone
(716) 648-7000

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard Joseph Attea'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Richard Joseph Attea's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richard Attea licensed?

Richard Attea is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard Joseph Attea admitted to the bar?

Richard Joseph Attea's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1961.

Where did Richard Joseph Attea go to law school?

Richard Joseph Attea attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.

What company does Richard Joseph Attea work for?

Richard Joseph Attea is associated with Attea & Attea in Hamburg, NY.

Is Richard Joseph Attea in good standing?

Yes, Richard Joseph Attea holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.