New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Richard Furel Langan
National Law Ctr G W Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1713486
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Furel Langan has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- National Law Ctr G W Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Furel Langan has carried New York bar registration 1713486 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Nixon Peabody LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NATIONAL LAW CTR G W UNIV.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Richard Furel Langan 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 Furel Langan's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 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
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1713486
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nixon Peabody LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 940-3140
Education
NATIONAL LAW CTR G W UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Furel Langan'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 Langan licensed?
Richard Langan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Furel Langan admitted to the bar?
Richard Furel Langan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Richard Furel Langan go to law school?
Richard Furel Langan attended NATIONAL LAW CTR G W UNIV.
What company does Richard Furel Langan work for?
Richard Furel Langan is associated with Nixon Peabody LLP in New York, NY.
Is Richard Furel Langan in good standing?
Yes, Richard Furel Langan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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