New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard W. Rich Jr
Cleveland Marshall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Elmira, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2679546
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Richard W. Rich Jr 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
- Cleveland Marshall
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2679546 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard W. Rich Jr, 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 County Court Judge Chemung County Court, located in Elmira, NY (Chemung County), ZIP 14901. Educational background: CLEVELAND MARSHALL (96 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Richard W. Rich Jr 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 W. Rich Jr'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 Cleveland Marshall alumni
Among the 86 Cleveland Marshall graduates in the New York register, Richard W. Rich Jr is longer-tenured than 24% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Cleveland Marshall alumni
Years since admission - 86 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 76% higher than 24% of 86 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
Cleveland Marshall's active-bar rate
Of Cleveland Marshall's 96 alumni in the New York register, 55.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cleveland Marshall alumni, active-bar rate
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2679546
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- County Court Judge Chemung County Court
- City
- Elmira, NY
- County
- Chemung
- ZIP Code
- 14901
- Phone
- (607) 873-9430
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard W. Rich Jr'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 Rich licensed?
Richard Rich is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard W. Rich Jr admitted to the bar?
Richard W. Rich Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Richard W. Rich Jr go to law school?
Richard W. Rich Jr attended CLEVELAND MARSHALL.
What company does Richard W. Rich Jr work for?
Richard W. Rich Jr is associated with County Court Judge Chemung County Court in Elmira, NY.
Is Richard W. Rich Jr in good standing?
Yes, Richard W. Rich Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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