New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard P. Schaefer
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1968. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1968
- Admitted
- 58
- Years in bar
- 1273879
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard P. Schaefer appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1968 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 58 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard P. Schaefer is registered as bar number 1273879 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Richard compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Richard P. Schaefer is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
58 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
58 Top 1% higher than 99% 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 1968 admission class today
Of the 1,871 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1968, 32.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 1273879
- Year Admitted
- 1968 (58 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Richard P. Schaefer's current status is "Resigned".
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 P. Schaefer is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Schaefer licensed?
Richard Schaefer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard P. Schaefer admitted to the bar?
Richard P. Schaefer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1968.
Where did Richard P. Schaefer go to law school?
Richard P. Schaefer attended FORDHAM.
Is Richard P. Schaefer in good standing?
Not currently, Richard P. Schaefer's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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