New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Andrew Hammer
Vermont Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Montauk, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2782050
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Richard Andrew Hammer ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #14 of 18
- by tenure in Montauk office peers
- Law school
- Vermont Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2782050 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard Andrew Hammer, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Biondo & Hammer, located in Montauk, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11954. Educational background: VERMONT LAW SCHOOL (1,004 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Richard Andrew Hammer still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Richard Andrew Hammer's 29 years since admission in 1997.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Montauk, NY office peers
In the small Montauk, NY cohort (18 with admission years), Richard Andrew Hammer ranks #14 by tenure. See the Montauk attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #14
- City cohort
- 18
- Local percentile
- 72nd
- Admitted
- 1997
Nearest tenure peers in Montauk
- Laurence Sandor Schwartz admitted 1998 · 28 yr
- Patrick Joseph Sheil admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Thomas J. Brennan Jr admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Susanne Marie Roxbury admitted 1989 · 37 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.
How Richard compares to fellow Vermont Law School alumni
Among the 142 Vermont Law School graduates in the New York register, Richard Andrew Hammer is longer-tenured than 45%.
29 years vs. Vermont Law School alumni
Years since admission - 142 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 55% higher than 45% of 142 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 · August 2026
Vermont Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vermont Law School's 1,004 alumni in the New York register, 74.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vermont Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2782050
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Biondo & Hammer
- City
- Montauk, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11954
- Phone
- (631) 668-1000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Andrew Hammer'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.
Near-tenure Vermont Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1997 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1997), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1997 whose listed office city differs from Montauk, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Hammer licensed?
Richard Hammer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Andrew Hammer admitted to the bar?
Richard Andrew Hammer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Richard Andrew Hammer go to law school?
Richard Andrew Hammer attended VERMONT LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Richard Andrew Hammer work for?
Richard Andrew Hammer is associated with Biondo & Hammer in Montauk, NY.
Is Richard Andrew Hammer in good standing?
Yes, Richard Andrew Hammer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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