New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Chase Hatch
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1956. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1956
- Admitted
- 70
- Years in bar
- 1526367
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Chase Hatch appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1956 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 70 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Chase Hatch is registered as bar number 1526367 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 70 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (3,238 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Richard compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,229 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Richard Chase Hatch is longer-tenured than 99%.
70 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
70 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,229 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
Columbia University's active-bar rate
Of Columbia University's 3,238 alumni in the New York register, 53.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Columbia University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1956 admission class today
Of the 1,325 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1956, 4.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 1526367
- Year Admitted
- 1956 (70 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Chase Hatch's current status, "Incapacitated", places this record outside 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 Columbia University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1956 .
Same admission year (1956), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1956 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Richard Chase Hatch is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Hatch licensed?
Richard Hatch is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Chase Hatch admitted to the bar?
Richard Chase Hatch's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1956.
Where did Richard Chase Hatch go to law school?
Richard Chase Hatch attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
Is Richard Chase Hatch in good standing?
Not currently, Richard Chase Hatch's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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