New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Richard Timothy Bell Jr
University Of Toledo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Rochester, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2860856
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Richard Timothy Bell Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Toledo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2860856 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard Timothy Bell Jr, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Adams Leclair LLP, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14604. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO (223 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Richard Timothy Bell Jr 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 Timothy Bell Jr's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 University Of Toledo alumni
Among the 124 University Of Toledo graduates in the New York register, Richard Timothy Bell Jr is longer-tenured than 23% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. University Of Toledo alumni
Years since admission - 124 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 77% higher than 23% of 124 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
University Of Toledo's active-bar rate
Of University Of Toledo's 223 alumni in the New York register, 65.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Toledo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2860856
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Adams Leclair LLP
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14604
- Phone
- (585) 327-4100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Timothy Bell 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 Bell licensed?
Richard Bell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Timothy Bell Jr admitted to the bar?
Richard Timothy Bell Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Richard Timothy Bell Jr go to law school?
Richard Timothy Bell Jr attended UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO.
What company does Richard Timothy Bell Jr work for?
Richard Timothy Bell Jr is associated with Adams Leclair LLP in Rochester, NY.
Is Richard Timothy Bell Jr in good standing?
Yes, Richard Timothy Bell Jr 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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