New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Stephen Pakola
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Bardonia, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2663573
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Richard Stephen Pakola ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Stephen Pakola is registered as bar number 2663573 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice 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 Office Of William F. Smith, Esq., located in Bardonia, NY (Rockland County), ZIP 10954. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
Richard Stephen Pakola sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Richard Stephen Pakola's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 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
How Richard compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Richard Stephen Pakola is longer-tenured than 58% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 42% higher than 58% of 2,708 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 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1995 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2663573
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of William F. Smith, Esq.
- City
- Bardonia, NY
- County
- Rockland
- ZIP Code
- 10954
- Phone
- (845) 634-2221
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Richard Stephen Pakola's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Pakola licensed?
Richard Pakola is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Stephen Pakola admitted to the bar?
Richard Stephen Pakola's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Richard Stephen Pakola go to law school?
Richard Stephen Pakola attended FORDHAM.
What company does Richard Stephen Pakola work for?
Richard Stephen Pakola is associated with Law Office Of William F. Smith, Esq. in Bardonia, NY.
Is Richard Stephen Pakola in good standing?
Yes, Richard Stephen Pakola 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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