New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Matthew Cowell
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Rye, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4617759
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Matthew Cowell has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Matthew Cowell carries New York bar registration 4617759, an established, active practitioner 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 Fabricant LLP, located in Rye, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10580. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Richard Matthew Cowell 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 Matthew Cowell was admitted in 2008, giving 18 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Richard Matthew Cowell is longer-tenured than 9% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 91% higher than 9% of 4,467 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
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4617759
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Fabricant LLP
- City
- Rye, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10580
- Phone
- (646) 797-4294
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Matthew Cowell'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 Matthew Cowell'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 Cowell licensed?
Richard Cowell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Matthew Cowell admitted to the bar?
Richard Matthew Cowell was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Richard Matthew Cowell go to law school?
Richard Matthew Cowell attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Richard Matthew Cowell work for?
Richard Matthew Cowell is associated with Fabricant LLP in Rye, NY.
Is Richard Matthew Cowell in good standing?
Yes, Richard Matthew Cowell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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