New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Richard O. Lee

Hofstra University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1976
Admitted
50
Years in bar
1246958
NY reg #

The record in one line

Richard O. Lee has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

50 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Hofstra University School Of Law

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1976
50 years
Law school
Hofstra University School Of Law
82.6% active rate
Registration
1246958
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Richard O. Lee has carried New York bar registration 1246958 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

Even after 50 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (920 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 50 years, Richard O. Lee 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 O. Lee's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

50 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

How Richard compares to fellow Hofstra University School Of Law alumni

Among the 6,882 Hofstra University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Richard O. Lee is longer-tenured than 99%.

50 years vs. Hofstra University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 6,882 NY-registered alumni of this school

50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 6,882 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Hofstra University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Hofstra University School Of Law's 920 alumni in the New York register, 82.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%82.6%
Hofstra University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1976 admission class today

Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1976 class 67.2% 50.2% ▼ -25.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1976 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1246958
Year Admitted
1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jun 2028

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard O. Lee'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Richard O. Lee with the closest admission year to 1976. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Richard O. Lee'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 Lee licensed?

Richard Lee is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard O. Lee admitted to the bar?

Richard O. Lee's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.

Where did Richard O. Lee go to law school?

Richard O. Lee attended HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.

Is Richard O. Lee in good standing?

Yes, Richard O. Lee holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.