New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard John Olson
Pace alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Poughkeepsie, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1978477
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard John Olson has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard John Olson has carried New York bar registration 1978477 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Mackey Catania & Whalen LLP, located in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12601. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: PACE (613 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Richard John Olson 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 John Olson's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Pace alumni
Among the 464 Pace graduates in the New York register, Richard John Olson is longer-tenured than 95% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Pace alumni
Years since admission - 464 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 5% higher than 95% of 464 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
Pace's active-bar rate
Of Pace's 613 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Pace alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1978477
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mackey Catania & Whalen LLP
- City
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12601
- Phone
- (845) 452-4000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard John Olson'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 Olson licensed?
Richard Olson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard John Olson admitted to the bar?
Richard John Olson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Richard John Olson go to law school?
Richard John Olson attended PACE.
What company does Richard John Olson work for?
Richard John Olson is associated with Mackey Catania & Whalen LLP in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Is Richard John Olson in good standing?
Yes, Richard John Olson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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