New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Richard Samuel Fischer
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1963, registered office in Stillwater, OK. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1963
- Admitted
- 63
- Years in bar
- 1235720
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Samuel Fischer has spent 63 years on the register since admission in 1963, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 63 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Samuel Fischer has carried New York bar registration 1235720 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Stillwater, OK, ZIP 74076. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 63 years, Richard Samuel Fischer 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 Samuel Fischer's 63 years since a 1963 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
63 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
63 Top 1% higher than 99% 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 Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Richard Samuel Fischer is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
63 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
63 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 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 1963 admission class today
Of the 1,358 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1963, 17.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1235720
- Year Admitted
- 1963 (63 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Stillwater, OK
- ZIP Code
- 74076
- Phone
- (405) 624-1287
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Samuel Fischer'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 Fischer licensed?
Richard Fischer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Samuel Fischer admitted to the bar?
Richard Samuel Fischer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1963.
Where did Richard Samuel Fischer go to law school?
Richard Samuel Fischer attended HARVARD.
Is Richard Samuel Fischer in good standing?
Yes, Richard Samuel Fischer 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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