New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard Brent Bates Jr.
Emory University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4925459
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Brent Bates Jr. has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Emory University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Brent Bates Jr. carries New York bar registration 4925459, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ropes & Gray LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Emory University School of Law (1,319 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Richard Brent Bates Jr. remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Richard Brent Bates Jr. was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Emory University School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,157 Emory University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Richard Brent Bates Jr. is longer-tenured than 73% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
15 years vs. Emory University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,157 NY-registered alumni of this school
15 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,157 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
Emory University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Emory University School Of Law's 1,319 alumni in the New York register, 81.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Emory University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4925459
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ropes & Gray LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 508-4875
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Brent Bates Jr.'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 Bates licensed?
Richard Bates is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Brent Bates Jr. admitted to the bar?
Richard Brent Bates Jr. was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Richard Brent Bates Jr. go to law school?
Richard Brent Bates Jr. attended Emory University School of Law.
What company does Richard Brent Bates Jr. work for?
Richard Brent Bates Jr. is associated with Ropes & Gray LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Richard Brent Bates Jr. in good standing?
Yes, Richard Brent Bates Jr. holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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