New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard Howard Kaplowitz
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in New Rochelle, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3947579
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Richard Howard Kaplowitz ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #234 of 312
- by tenure in New Rochelle office peers
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3947579 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard Howard Kaplowitz, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kaplowitz Law PLLC, located in New Rochelle, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10801. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (3,256 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Richard Howard Kaplowitz 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 Howard Kaplowitz's 25 years since admission in 2001.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
Tenure among New Rochelle, NY office peers
Richard Howard Kaplowitz is among the longer-standing NY-bar records in New Rochelle, NY: #234 of 312 by years since admission (75th percentile locally). See the New Rochelle attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #234
- City cohort
- 312
- Local percentile
- 75th
- Admitted
- 2001
Nearest tenure peers in New Rochelle
- Joseph John Barker admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Joseph Chidozie Obele admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- John Harry Papastrat admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Heath Gurinsky admitted 2000 · 26 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 Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Richard Howard Kaplowitz is longer-tenured than 41%.
25 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 59% higher than 41% of 1,236 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
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 82.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3947579
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kaplowitz Law PLLC
- City
- New Rochelle, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10801
- Phone
- (914) 633-3800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Howard Kaplowitz'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Kaplowitz licensed?
Richard Kaplowitz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Howard Kaplowitz admitted to the bar?
Richard Howard Kaplowitz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Richard Howard Kaplowitz go to law school?
Richard Howard Kaplowitz attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Richard Howard Kaplowitz work for?
Richard Howard Kaplowitz is associated with Kaplowitz Law PLLC in New Rochelle, NY.
Is Richard Howard Kaplowitz in good standing?
Yes, Richard Howard Kaplowitz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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