New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Richard H. Murphy
University Ny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Williamsville, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1201318
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard H. Murphy has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #48 of 456
- by tenure in Williamsville office peers
- Law school
- University Ny At Buffalo
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard H. Murphy has carried New York bar registration 1201318 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Offices Of The Stamm Law Firm, located in Williamsville, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14221. Educational background: UNIVERSITY NY AT BUFFALO.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Richard H. Murphy 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 H. Murphy's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Williamsville, NY office peers
Most of the 456 NY-registered attorneys in Williamsville, NY outrank Richard H. Murphy on tenure; this record sits at the 10th local percentile (rank #48). See the Williamsville attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #48
- City cohort
- 456
- Local percentile
- 10th
- Admitted
- 1977
Nearest tenure peers in Williamsville
- Linda Coyle Novotny admitted 1977 · 49 yr
- Barry Alan Weinstein admitted 1977 · 49 yr
- Douglas S. Coppola admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Edward J. Dinki admitted 1976 · 50 yr
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.
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1201318
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of The Stamm Law Firm
- City
- Williamsville, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14221
- Phone
- (716) 634-6750
Education
UNIVERSITY NY AT BUFFALO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard H. Murphy'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
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.
Same admission year (1977), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1977 whose listed office city differs from Williamsville, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Murphy licensed?
Richard Murphy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard H. Murphy admitted to the bar?
Richard H. Murphy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Richard H. Murphy go to law school?
Richard H. Murphy attended UNIVERSITY NY AT BUFFALO.
What company does Richard H. Murphy work for?
Richard H. Murphy is associated with Law Offices Of The Stamm Law Firm in Williamsville, NY.
Is Richard H. Murphy in good standing?
Yes, Richard H. Murphy holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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