New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Ohrbach Nidel
Delaware alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 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.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1135375
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Ohrbach Nidel 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"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Delaware
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Ohrbach Nidel has carried New York bar registration 1135375 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 Law Offices Of Richard O. Nidel PC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10025. Educational background: DELAWARE (47 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Richard Ohrbach Nidel 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 Ohrbach Nidel'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 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Delaware's active-bar rate
Of Delaware's 47 alumni in the New York register, 58.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Delaware alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1135375
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Richard O. Nidel PC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10025
- Phone
- (917) 710-5067
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Ohrbach Nidel'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 Nidel licensed?
Richard Nidel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Ohrbach Nidel admitted to the bar?
Richard Ohrbach Nidel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Richard Ohrbach Nidel go to law school?
Richard Ohrbach Nidel attended DELAWARE.
What company does Richard Ohrbach Nidel work for?
Richard Ohrbach Nidel is associated with Law Offices Of Richard O. Nidel PC in New York, NY.
Is Richard Ohrbach Nidel in good standing?
Yes, Richard Ohrbach Nidel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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