New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard John Cea
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1532860
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard John Cea has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard John Cea has carried New York bar registration 1532860 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Wingate Kearney & Cullen, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10038. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (22,919 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, Richard John Cea 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 John Cea's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Richard compares to fellow Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Among the 12,299 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Richard John Cea is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 12,299 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 12,299 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
Fordham University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University School Of Law's 22,919 alumni in the New York register, 82.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1532860
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wingate Kearney & Cullen, LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10038
- Phone
- (718) 852-5900
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard John Cea'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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Richard John Cea'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 Cea licensed?
Richard Cea is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard John Cea admitted to the bar?
Richard John Cea's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Richard John Cea go to law school?
Richard John Cea attended Fordham University School of Law.
What company does Richard John Cea work for?
Richard John Cea is associated with Wingate Kearney & Cullen, LLP in New York, NY.
Is Richard John Cea in good standing?
Yes, Richard John Cea 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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