New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Ellis Haftel
American Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982. 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
- 1816107
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Ellis Haftel 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"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Ellis Haftel has carried New York bar registration 1816107 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 44 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIV (72 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Richard Ellis Haftel 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 Ellis Haftel'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 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Richard compares to fellow American Univ alumni
Among the 58 American Univ graduates in the New York register, Richard Ellis Haftel is longer-tenured than 55% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. American Univ alumni
Years since admission - 58 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 45% higher than 55% of 58 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
American Univ's active-bar rate
Of American Univ's 72 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
American Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1816107
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Ellis Haftel'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 Haftel licensed?
Richard Haftel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Ellis Haftel admitted to the bar?
Richard Ellis Haftel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Richard Ellis Haftel go to law school?
Richard Ellis Haftel attended AMERICAN UNIV.
Is Richard Ellis Haftel in good standing?
Yes, Richard Ellis Haftel 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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