New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Richard Edward Byrne

Duke University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Spring, TX. 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
2240596
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Richard Edward Byrne 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
Duke University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Duke University
66.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2240596
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2240596 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard Edward Byrne, 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 Exxon Mobil Corp., located in Spring, TX, ZIP 77389. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY (802 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 37 years on the register, Richard Edward Byrne 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 Edward Byrne'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

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 Duke University alumni

Among the 512 Duke University graduates in the New York register, Richard Edward Byrne is longer-tenured than 95% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

37 years vs. Duke University alumni

Years since admission - 512 NY-registered alumni of this school

37 Top 5% higher than 95% of 512 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

Duke University's active-bar rate

Of Duke University's 802 alumni in the New York register, 66.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Duke University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%66.1%
Duke University 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.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1989 class 66.2% 70.8% ▲ +6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1989 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2240596
Year Admitted
1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Dec 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Exxon Mobil Corp.
ZIP Code
77389
Phone
(346) 422-1711

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard Edward Byrne'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 Edward Byrne'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 Byrne licensed?

Richard Byrne is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard Edward Byrne admitted to the bar?

Richard Edward Byrne's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.

Where did Richard Edward Byrne go to law school?

Richard Edward Byrne attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.

What company does Richard Edward Byrne work for?

Richard Edward Byrne is associated with Exxon Mobil Corp. in Spring, TX.

Is Richard Edward Byrne in good standing?

Yes, Richard Edward Byrne holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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