New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Chih-Chiu Lin
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4534236
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Chih-Chiu Lin has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Chih-Chiu Lin carries New York bar registration 4534236, an established, active practitioner in 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 Ant Group, located in Causeway Bay. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Richard Chih-Chiu Lin remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Richard Chih-Chiu Lin was admitted in 2007, giving 19 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Richard Chih-Chiu Lin is longer-tenured than 53% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
19 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 47% higher than 53% of 8,587 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
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4534236
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ant Group
- City
- Causeway Bay
- Phone
- 85222155100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Chih-Chiu Lin'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.
Other Attorneys at Ant Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Lin licensed?
Richard Lin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Chih-Chiu Lin admitted to the bar?
Richard Chih-Chiu Lin was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Richard Chih-Chiu Lin go to law school?
Richard Chih-Chiu Lin attended Harvard Law School.
What company does Richard Chih-Chiu Lin work for?
Richard Chih-Chiu Lin is associated with Ant Group in Causeway Bay.
Is Richard Chih-Chiu Lin in good standing?
Yes, Richard Chih-Chiu Lin 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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