New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Alan Kissel
Syracuse Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Tarrytown, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1675404
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Alan Kissel has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Alan Kissel has carried New York bar registration 1675404 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 Kissel Straton & Wilmer LLP, located in Tarrytown, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10591. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIV (295 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Richard Alan Kissel 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 Alan Kissel's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Syracuse Univ alumni
Among the 217 Syracuse Univ graduates in the New York register, Richard Alan Kissel is longer-tenured than 72% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Syracuse Univ alumni
Years since admission - 217 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 28% higher than 72% of 217 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
Syracuse Univ's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse Univ's 295 alumni in the New York register, 45% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1675404
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kissel Straton & Wilmer LLP
- City
- Tarrytown, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10591
- Phone
- (914) 733-7750
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Alan Kissel'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 Alan Kissel'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 Kissel licensed?
Richard Kissel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Alan Kissel admitted to the bar?
Richard Alan Kissel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Richard Alan Kissel go to law school?
Richard Alan Kissel attended SYRACUSE UNIV.
What company does Richard Alan Kissel work for?
Richard Alan Kissel is associated with Kissel Straton & Wilmer LLP in Tarrytown, NY.
Is Richard Alan Kissel in good standing?
Yes, Richard Alan Kissel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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