New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Herbert Lewis
St Johns School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Mineola, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2562528
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Richard Herbert Lewis ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2562528 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard Herbert Lewis, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP, located in Mineola, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11501. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST JOHNS SCHOOL OF LAW (182 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Richard Herbert Lewis 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 Herbert Lewis's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 St Johns School Of Law alumni
Among the 118 St Johns School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Richard Herbert Lewis is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. St Johns School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 118 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 73% higher than 27% of 118 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
St Johns School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of St Johns School Of Law's 182 alumni in the New York register, 44.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2562528
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP
- City
- Mineola, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11501
- Phone
- (332) 242-6010
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Herbert Lewis'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 Lewis licensed?
Richard Lewis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Herbert Lewis admitted to the bar?
Richard Herbert Lewis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Richard Herbert Lewis go to law school?
Richard Herbert Lewis attended ST JOHNS SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Richard Herbert Lewis work for?
Richard Herbert Lewis is associated with Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP in Mineola, NY.
Is Richard Herbert Lewis in good standing?
Yes, Richard Herbert Lewis 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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