New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Joseph Colgan
University Of Tennessee alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1814664
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Joseph Colgan has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Joseph Colgan has carried New York bar registration 1814664 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
Even after 45 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE (54 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Richard Joseph Colgan 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 Joseph Colgan's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 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 Tennessee alumni
Among the 52 University Of Tennessee graduates in the New York register, Richard Joseph Colgan is longer-tenured than 71% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. University Of Tennessee alumni
Years since admission - 52 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 29% higher than 71% of 52 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 Tennessee's active-bar rate
Of University Of Tennessee's 54 alumni in the New York register, 51.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Tennessee alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1814664
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Joseph Colgan'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 Colgan licensed?
Richard Colgan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Joseph Colgan admitted to the bar?
Richard Joseph Colgan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Richard Joseph Colgan go to law school?
Richard Joseph Colgan attended UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE.
Is Richard Joseph Colgan in good standing?
Yes, Richard Joseph Colgan 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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