New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard T. Preiss
Temple University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 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.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1717412
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard T. Preiss has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Temple University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard T. Preiss has carried New York bar registration 1717412 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 Peckar & Abramson, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: TEMPLE UNIVERSITY (653 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Richard T. Preiss 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 T. Preiss's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 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
How Richard compares to fellow Temple University alumni
Among the 427 Temple University graduates in the New York register, Richard T. Preiss is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Temple University alumni
Years since admission - 427 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 427 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Temple University's active-bar rate
Of Temple University's 653 alumni in the New York register, 58.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Temple University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1717412
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Peckar & Abramson
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 382-0909
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard T. Preiss'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 Preiss licensed?
Richard Preiss is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard T. Preiss admitted to the bar?
Richard T. Preiss's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Richard T. Preiss go to law school?
Richard T. Preiss attended TEMPLE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Richard T. Preiss work for?
Richard T. Preiss is associated with Peckar & Abramson in New York, NY.
Is Richard T. Preiss in good standing?
Yes, Richard T. Preiss holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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