New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard M. Ross
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 1318070
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 56 years on the register since a 1970 admission, Richard M. Ross ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 98% of the currently-active bar.
- 56 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard M. Ross is registered as bar number 1318070 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD LAW SCHOOL (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Richard M. Ross 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 M. Ross's 56 years since admission in 1970. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
56 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
56 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 3,437 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Richard M. Ross is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,437 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,437 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
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1970 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1318070
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 403-1471
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Richard M. Ross'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 M. Ross'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 Ross licensed?
Richard Ross is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard M. Ross admitted to the bar?
Richard M. Ross's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did Richard M. Ross go to law school?
Richard M. Ross attended HARVARD LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Richard M. Ross work for?
Richard M. Ross is associated with Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York, NY.
Is Richard M. Ross in good standing?
Yes, Richard M. Ross 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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