New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Jay Effman
Brooklyn Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Scarsdale, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1681451
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Jay Effman has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Jay Effman has carried New York bar registration 1681451 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
Practice address is listed under Richard Effman, located in Scarsdale, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10583. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW (1,089 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Richard Jay Effman 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 Jay Effman's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 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 Brooklyn Law alumni
Among the 281 Brooklyn Law graduates in the New York register, Richard Jay Effman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Brooklyn Law alumni
Years since admission - 281 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 281 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Brooklyn Law's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law's 1,089 alumni in the New York register, 34.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1681451
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard Effman
- City
- Scarsdale, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10583
- Phone
- (914) 330-2179
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Jay Effman'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 Effman licensed?
Richard Effman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Jay Effman admitted to the bar?
Richard Jay Effman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Richard Jay Effman go to law school?
Richard Jay Effman attended BROOKLYN LAW.
What company does Richard Jay Effman work for?
Richard Jay Effman is associated with Richard Effman in Scarsdale, NY.
Is Richard Jay Effman in good standing?
Yes, Richard Jay Effman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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