New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Cary Spivack
St Johns Univ Sch Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Forest Hills, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1092865
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Cary Spivack has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns Univ Sch Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Cary Spivack has carried New York bar registration 1092865 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 Cary Spivack, located in Forest Hills, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11375. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIV SCH OF LAW (70 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, Richard Cary Spivack 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 Cary Spivack's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 St Johns Univ Sch Of Law alumni
Among the 63 St Johns Univ Sch Of Law graduates in the New York register, Richard Cary Spivack is longer-tenured than 37% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. St Johns Univ Sch Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 63 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 63% higher than 37% of 63 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St Johns Univ Sch Of Law's active-bar rate
Of St Johns Univ Sch Of Law's 70 alumni in the New York register, 40% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns Univ Sch Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1092865
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard Cary Spivack
- City
- Forest Hills, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11375
- Phone
- (718) 544-1000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Cary Spivack'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 Spivack licensed?
Richard Spivack is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Cary Spivack admitted to the bar?
Richard Cary Spivack's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Richard Cary Spivack go to law school?
Richard Cary Spivack attended ST JOHNS UNIV SCH OF LAW.
What company does Richard Cary Spivack work for?
Richard Cary Spivack is associated with Richard Cary Spivack in Forest Hills, NY.
Is Richard Cary Spivack in good standing?
Yes, Richard Cary Spivack holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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