New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard Michael Nugent
Rutgers Newark-Jd Georgetown-L.L.M (Taxation) alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2732188
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Richard Michael Nugent ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers Newark-Jd Georgetown-L.L.M (Taxation)
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2732188 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard Michael Nugent, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Morrison Foerster, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: RUTGERS NEWARK-JD GEORGETOWN-L.L.M (TAXATION).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Richard Michael Nugent 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 Michael Nugent's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2732188
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Morrison Foerster
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 468-8000
Education
RUTGERS NEWARK-JD GEORGETOWN-L.L.M (TAXATION)
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Michael Nugent'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 Nugent licensed?
Richard Nugent is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Michael Nugent admitted to the bar?
Richard Michael Nugent's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Richard Michael Nugent go to law school?
Richard Michael Nugent attended RUTGERS NEWARK-JD GEORGETOWN-L.L.M (TAXATION).
What company does Richard Michael Nugent work for?
Richard Michael Nugent is associated with Morrison Foerster in New York, NY.
Is Richard Michael Nugent in good standing?
Yes, Richard Michael Nugent 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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