New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Richard A. Martin

New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 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.

1975
Admitted
51
Years in bar
1663343
NY reg #

The record in one line

Richard A. Martin has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

51 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#2540 of 93,608
by tenure in New York office peers
Law school
New York University

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1975
51 years
Law school
New York University
53.4% active rate
Registration
1663343
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Richard A. Martin has carried New York bar registration 1663343 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (9,991 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 51 years, Richard A. Martin 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 A. Martin's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

51 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

51 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

Tenure among New York, NY office peers

Richard A. Martin is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #2,540 of 93,608 (3rd percentile). See the New York attorney directory .

Local rank
#2,540
City cohort
93,608
Local percentile
3rd
Admitted
1975

Nearest tenure peers in New York

How local rank is computed

Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

How Richard compares to fellow New York University alumni

Among the 4,417 New York University graduates in the New York register, Richard A. Martin is longer-tenured than 99%.

51 years vs. New York University alumni

Years since admission - 4,417 NY-registered alumni of this school

51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,417 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

New York University's active-bar rate

Of New York University's 9,991 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

New York University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg67%53.4%
New York University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1975 admission class today

Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1975 class 67.2% 47.1% ▼ -29.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1975 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1663343
Year Admitted
1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
May 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe
County
New York
ZIP Code
10019
Phone
(212) 506-5055

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard A. Martin'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 Profile 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Richard A. Martin'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 Martin licensed?

Richard Martin is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard A. Martin admitted to the bar?

Richard A. Martin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.

Where did Richard A. Martin go to law school?

Richard A. Martin attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

What company does Richard A. Martin work for?

Richard A. Martin is associated with Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe in New York, NY.

Is Richard A. Martin in good standing?

Yes, Richard A. Martin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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