New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Allan Schechner
Ohio Northern Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Ridgewood, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1949213
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Allan Schechner has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Ohio Northern Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Allan Schechner has carried New York bar registration 1949213 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 Abbott Bushlow & Schechner, LLP, located in Ridgewood, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11385. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: OHIO NORTHERN UNIV (39 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Richard Allan Schechner 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 Allan Schechner's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Ohio Northern Univ's active-bar rate
Of Ohio Northern Univ's 39 alumni in the New York register, 59% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Ohio Northern Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1949213
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Abbott Bushlow & Schechner, LLP
- City
- Ridgewood, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11385
- Phone
- (718) 366-0464
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Allan Schechner'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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Richard Allan Schechner'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 Schechner licensed?
Richard Schechner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Allan Schechner admitted to the bar?
Richard Allan Schechner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Richard Allan Schechner go to law school?
Richard Allan Schechner attended OHIO NORTHERN UNIV.
What company does Richard Allan Schechner work for?
Richard Allan Schechner is associated with Abbott Bushlow & Schechner, LLP in Ridgewood, NY.
Is Richard Allan Schechner in good standing?
Yes, Richard Allan Schechner 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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