New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard S. Jaffe
University Of Alabama School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Birmingham, AL. 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
- 1867498
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard S. Jaffe appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1982 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 44 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of Alabama School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard S. Jaffe is registered as bar number 1867498 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Jaffe Hanle Whisonant & Knight P.C., located in Birmingham, AL, ZIP 35205. Educational background: University of Alabama School of Law (88 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" 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 University Of Alabama School Of Law alumni
Among the 83 University Of Alabama School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Richard S. Jaffe is longer-tenured than 94% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. University Of Alabama School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 83 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 6% higher than 94% of 83 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
University Of Alabama School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Alabama School Of Law's 88 alumni in the New York register, 84.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Alabama School Of Law 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
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1867498
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Jaffe Hanle Whisonant & Knight P.C.
- City
- Birmingham, AL
- ZIP Code
- 35205
- Phone
- (205) 930-9800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard S. Jaffe's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Jaffe licensed?
Richard Jaffe is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard S. Jaffe admitted to the bar?
Richard S. Jaffe's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Richard S. Jaffe go to law school?
Richard S. Jaffe attended University of Alabama School of Law.
What company does Richard S. Jaffe work for?
Richard S. Jaffe is associated with Jaffe Hanle Whisonant & Knight P.C. in Birmingham, AL.
Is Richard S. Jaffe in good standing?
Not currently, Richard S. Jaffe's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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