New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard S. Fries
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1531292
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 48 years on the register since a 1978 admission, Richard S. Fries ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 92% of the currently-active bar.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard S. Fries is registered as bar number 1531292 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice 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 Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10112. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Richard S. Fries sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Richard S. Fries's 48 years since admission in 1978. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 S. Fries is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% 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 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1531292
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10112
- Phone
- (212) 653-8171
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Richard S. Fries's current status is "Currently registered".
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 S. Fries'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 Fries licensed?
Richard Fries is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard S. Fries admitted to the bar?
Richard S. Fries's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Richard S. Fries go to law school?
Richard S. Fries attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Richard S. Fries work for?
Richard S. Fries is associated with Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP in New York, NY.
Is Richard S. Fries in good standing?
Yes, Richard S. Fries holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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