New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Schoolman
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1518018
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Schoolman has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Schoolman has carried New York bar registration 1518018 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 Richard Schoolman, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11201. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, Richard Schoolman 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 Schoolman's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Richard Schoolman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 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 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1518018
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard Schoolman
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11201
- Phone
- (718) 208-5491
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Schoolman'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 Schoolman licensed?
Richard Schoolman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Schoolman admitted to the bar?
Richard Schoolman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Richard Schoolman go to law school?
Richard Schoolman attended HARVARD.
What company does Richard Schoolman work for?
Richard Schoolman is associated with Richard Schoolman in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Richard Schoolman in good standing?
Yes, Richard Schoolman 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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