New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Richard Harris Cole
Cleveland Marshall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2718831
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Richard Harris Cole ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cleveland Marshall
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2718831 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard Harris Cole, 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 Cole, Sorrentino, Hurley, Hewner & Gambino, P.C., located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CLEVELAND MARSHALL (96 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Richard Harris Cole 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 Harris Cole's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Cleveland Marshall alumni
Among the 86 Cleveland Marshall graduates in the New York register, Richard Harris Cole is longer-tenured than 24% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Cleveland Marshall alumni
Years since admission - 86 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 76% higher than 24% of 86 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
Cleveland Marshall's active-bar rate
Of Cleveland Marshall's 96 alumni in the New York register, 55.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cleveland Marshall alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2718831
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cole, Sorrentino, Hurley, Hewner & Gambino, P.C.
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 856-3646
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Harris Cole'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 Cole licensed?
Richard Cole is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Harris Cole admitted to the bar?
Richard Harris Cole's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Richard Harris Cole go to law school?
Richard Harris Cole attended CLEVELAND MARSHALL.
What company does Richard Harris Cole work for?
Richard Harris Cole is associated with Cole, Sorrentino, Hurley, Hewner & Gambino, P.C. in Buffalo, NY.
Is Richard Harris Cole in good standing?
Yes, Richard Harris Cole 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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