New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard Lawrence Derzaw
Ohio Northern Univrsity alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Boynton Beach, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1813757
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Lawrence Derzaw has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #47 of 103
- by tenure in Boynton Beach office peers
- Law school
- Ohio Northern Univrsity
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Lawrence Derzaw has carried New York bar registration 1813757 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Boynton Beach, FL, ZIP 33426. Educational background: OHIO NORTHERN UNIVRSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Richard Lawrence Derzaw 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 Lawrence Derzaw's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Boynton Beach, FL office peers
Against Boynton Beach, FL's 103-attorney NY register cohort, Richard Lawrence Derzaw lands at the 45th tenure percentile (rank #47). See the Boynton Beach attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #47
- City cohort
- 103
- Local percentile
- 45th
- Admitted
- 1982
Nearest tenure peers in Boynton Beach
- Evelyn Diane Appel admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- Eric F. Fromme admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- Michael Wayne Gabel admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- David Stuart Schaefer admitted 1982 · 44 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.
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,181 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 52.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1813757
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- City
- Boynton Beach, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33426
- Phone
- (212) 838-4644
Education
OHIO NORTHERN UNIVRSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Lawrence Derzaw'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 Derzaw licensed?
Richard Derzaw is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Lawrence Derzaw admitted to the bar?
Richard Lawrence Derzaw's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Richard Lawrence Derzaw go to law school?
Richard Lawrence Derzaw attended OHIO NORTHERN UNIVRSITY.
Is Richard Lawrence Derzaw in good standing?
Yes, Richard Lawrence Derzaw holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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