New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Lacava
Touro College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2862654
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Richard Lacava ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Touro College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2862654 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard Lacava, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Arentfox Schiff LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: TOURO COLLEGE (419 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Richard Lacava 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 Lacava's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Richard compares to fellow Touro College alumni
Among the 409 Touro College graduates in the New York register, Richard Lacava is longer-tenured than 16% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Touro College alumni
Years since admission - 409 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 84% higher than 16% of 409 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
Touro College's active-bar rate
Of Touro College's 419 alumni in the New York register, 69% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Touro College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2862654
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Arentfox Schiff LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (516) 835-4624
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Lacava'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Lacava licensed?
Richard Lacava is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Lacava admitted to the bar?
Richard Lacava's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Richard Lacava go to law school?
Richard Lacava attended TOURO COLLEGE.
What company does Richard Lacava work for?
Richard Lacava is associated with Arentfox Schiff LLP in New York, NY.
Is Richard Lacava in good standing?
Yes, Richard Lacava 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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