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Richard Loren Higgins

Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Buffalo, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1978
Admitted
48
Years in bar
1375484
NY reg #

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Richard Loren Higgins carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1978 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

48 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Columbia

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1978
48 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1375484
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Richard Loren Higgins is registered as bar number 1375484 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Norstar Development Usa, LP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14204. Educational background: COLUMBIA.

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Richard compares to fellow Columbia alumni

Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Richard Loren Higgins is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

48 years vs. Columbia alumni

Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school

48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1978 class 66.2% 52.6% ▼ -20.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1978 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1375484
Year Admitted
1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Norstar Development Usa, LP
City
Buffalo, NY
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14204
Phone
(716) 847-1098

Education

COLUMBIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard Loren Higgins's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Richard Loren Higgins carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richard Higgins licensed?

Richard Higgins is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard Loren Higgins admitted to the bar?

Richard Loren Higgins's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.

Where did Richard Loren Higgins go to law school?

Richard Loren Higgins attended COLUMBIA.

What company does Richard Loren Higgins work for?

Richard Loren Higgins is associated with Norstar Development Usa, LP in Buffalo, NY.

Is Richard Loren Higgins in good standing?

No, Richard Loren Higgins carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.

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