New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Richard Leonard Catalano

Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2017
Admitted
9
Years in bar
5526645
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2017, Richard Leonard Catalano has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

9 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2017
9 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law
86.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5526645
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5526645 on the New York register belongs to Richard Leonard Catalano, currently in active 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 Honigman LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60654. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law (4,142 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Richard Leonard Catalano is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Richard Leonard Catalano sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

9 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

9 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni

Among the 3,317 Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Richard Leonard Catalano is longer-tenured than 29% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

9 years vs. Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 3,317 NY-registered alumni of this school

9 Top 71% higher than 29% of 3,317 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law's 4,142 alumni in the New York register, 86.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%86.1%
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2017 admission class today

Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2017 class 66.2% 91.3% ▲ +37.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2017 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5526645
Year Admitted
2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Sep 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Honigman LLP
ZIP Code
60654
Phone
(716) 458-6618

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard Leonard Catalano'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 Leonard Catalano'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 Catalano licensed?

Richard Catalano is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard Leonard Catalano admitted to the bar?

Richard Leonard Catalano has been on the New York bar register since 2017.

Where did Richard Leonard Catalano go to law school?

Richard Leonard Catalano attended Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law.

What company does Richard Leonard Catalano work for?

Richard Leonard Catalano is associated with Honigman LLP in Chicago, IL.

Is Richard Leonard Catalano in good standing?

Yes, Richard Leonard Catalano holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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