New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard B. Sullivan
St Johns alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Melville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2951317
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Richard B. Sullivan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2951317 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard B. Sullivan, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Law Office Of Michael Ferro & Associates, located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. Educational background: ST JOHNS (3,079 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Richard B. Sullivan still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Richard B. Sullivan's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 alumni
Among the 1,577 St Johns graduates in the New York register, Richard B. Sullivan is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. St Johns alumni
Years since admission - 1,577 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 100% higher than 0% of 1,577 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
St Johns's active-bar rate
Of St Johns's 3,079 alumni in the New York register, 36.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2951317
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Michael Ferro & Associates
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (516) 229-4270
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard B. Sullivan'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 Sullivan licensed?
Richard Sullivan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard B. Sullivan admitted to the bar?
Richard B. Sullivan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Richard B. Sullivan go to law school?
Richard B. Sullivan attended ST JOHNS.
What company does Richard B. Sullivan work for?
Richard B. Sullivan is associated with Law Office Of Michael Ferro & Associates in Melville, NY.
Is Richard B. Sullivan in good standing?
Yes, Richard B. Sullivan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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