New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Chirls
University Of Pennsylvania alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 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.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1069632
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Chirls has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Chirls has carried New York bar registration 1069632 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (2,370 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Richard Chirls 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 Chirls's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 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 University Of Pennsylvania alumni
Among the 1,853 University Of Pennsylvania graduates in the New York register, Richard Chirls is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania alumni
Years since admission - 1,853 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,853 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 Pennsylvania's active-bar rate
Of University Of Pennsylvania's 2,370 alumni in the New York register, 70.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Pennsylvania alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1069632
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 506-5000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Chirls'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 Chirls licensed?
Richard Chirls is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Chirls admitted to the bar?
Richard Chirls's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Richard Chirls go to law school?
Richard Chirls attended UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.
What company does Richard Chirls work for?
Richard Chirls is associated with Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe in New York, NY.
Is Richard Chirls in good standing?
Yes, Richard Chirls 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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