New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Charles Pettus
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2805059
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Richard Charles Pettus ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Charles Pettus is registered as bar number 2805059 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 Greenberg Traurig, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Richard Charles Pettus 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 Charles Pettus's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 University alumni
Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Richard Charles Pettus is longer-tenured than 43% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 57% higher than 43% of 2,345 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 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2805059
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Greenberg Traurig
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 801-9387
Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Richard Charles Pettus'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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Richard Charles Pettus's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Pettus licensed?
Richard Pettus is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Charles Pettus admitted to the bar?
Richard Charles Pettus's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Richard Charles Pettus go to law school?
Richard Charles Pettus attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
What company does Richard Charles Pettus work for?
Richard Charles Pettus is associated with Greenberg Traurig in New York, NY.
Is Richard Charles Pettus in good standing?
Yes, Richard Charles Pettus 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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