New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard John Michalek
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Blacksburg, VA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2643351
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Richard John Michalek ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2643351 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard John Michalek, 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 Rjm Consulting, located in Blacksburg, VA, ZIP 24060. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Richard John Michalek 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 John Michalek's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Richard compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Richard John Michalek is longer-tenured than 66% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,236 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
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2643351
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Rjm Consulting
- City
- Blacksburg, VA
- ZIP Code
- 24060
- Phone
- (347) 400-2206
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard John Michalek'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 Michalek licensed?
Richard Michalek is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard John Michalek admitted to the bar?
Richard John Michalek's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Richard John Michalek go to law school?
Richard John Michalek attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Richard John Michalek work for?
Richard John Michalek is associated with Rjm Consulting in Blacksburg, VA.
Is Richard John Michalek in good standing?
Yes, Richard John Michalek 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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