New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Schirtzer
University Of Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1992841
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Schirtzer has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Michigan
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Schirtzer has carried New York bar registration 1992841 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (2,063 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Richard Schirtzer 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 Schirtzer's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 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
How Richard compares to fellow University Of Michigan alumni
Among the 1,206 University Of Michigan graduates in the New York register, Richard Schirtzer is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. University Of Michigan alumni
Years since admission - 1,206 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,206 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Michigan's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan's 2,063 alumni in the New York register, 61.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Michigan alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1992841
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90017
- Phone
- (213) 443-3000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Schirtzer'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 Schirtzer licensed?
Richard Schirtzer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Schirtzer admitted to the bar?
Richard Schirtzer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Richard Schirtzer go to law school?
Richard Schirtzer attended UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
What company does Richard Schirtzer work for?
Richard Schirtzer is associated with Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Richard Schirtzer in good standing?
Yes, Richard Schirtzer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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