New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard T. Cosgrove
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Summit, NJ. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4062543
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard T. Cosgrove has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #66 of 134
- by tenure in Summit office peers
- Law school
- Fordham University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard T. Cosgrove carries New York bar registration 4062543, an established, active practitioner 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 Solus Alternative Asset Management, located in Summit, NJ, ZIP 07901. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY (4,038 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Richard T. Cosgrove remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Richard T. Cosgrove was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Summit, NJ office peers
Against Summit, NJ's 134-attorney NY register cohort, Richard T. Cosgrove lands at the 49th tenure percentile (rank #66). See the Summit attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #66
- City cohort
- 134
- Local percentile
- 49th
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in Summit
- Henry E. Forcier admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Kimberly A. Rennie admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Christopher John Andrew admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Corey Scott Biller admitted 2003 · 23 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Richard compares to fellow Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Richard T. Cosgrove is longer-tenured than 10%.
24 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 90% higher than 10% of 2,345 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 · August 2026
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4062543
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Solus Alternative Asset Management
- City
- Summit, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07901
- Phone
- (212) 284-4335
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard T. Cosgrove's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Cosgrove licensed?
Richard Cosgrove is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard T. Cosgrove admitted to the bar?
Richard T. Cosgrove was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Richard T. Cosgrove go to law school?
Richard T. Cosgrove attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
What company does Richard T. Cosgrove work for?
Richard T. Cosgrove is associated with Solus Alternative Asset Management in Summit, NJ.
Is Richard T. Cosgrove in good standing?
Yes, Richard T. Cosgrove holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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