New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Gary Kaufman
Hofstra alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Carle Place, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1996404
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Gary Kaufman has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Gary Kaufman has carried New York bar registration 1996404 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Seiden & Kaufman, located in Carle Place, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11514. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOFSTRA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Richard Gary Kaufman has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Richard Gary Kaufman's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Richard compares to fellow Hofstra alumni
Among the 1,307 Hofstra graduates in the New York register, Richard Gary Kaufman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Hofstra alumni
Years since admission - 1,307 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,307 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
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1996404
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Seiden & Kaufman
- City
- Carle Place, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11514
- Phone
- (516) 747-2433
Education
HOFSTRA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Gary Kaufman's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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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Richard Gary Kaufman's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Kaufman licensed?
Richard Kaufman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Gary Kaufman admitted to the bar?
Richard Gary Kaufman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Richard Gary Kaufman go to law school?
Richard Gary Kaufman attended HOFSTRA.
What company does Richard Gary Kaufman work for?
Richard Gary Kaufman is associated with Seiden & Kaufman in Carle Place, NY.
Is Richard Gary Kaufman in good standing?
Yes, Richard Gary Kaufman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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