New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard Lynn Tate
Bates College Of Law University Of Houston alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Richmond, TX. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4344289
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Lynn Tate has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #5 of 8
- by tenure in Richmond office peers
- Law school
- Bates College Of Law University Of Houston
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Lynn Tate carries New York bar registration 4344289, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Richard L. Tate, Attorney, located in Richmond, TX, ZIP 77469. Educational background: BATES COLLEGE OF LAW UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Richard Lynn Tate remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Richard Lynn Tate was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Richmond, TX office peers
In the small Richmond, TX cohort (8 with admission years), Richard Lynn Tate ranks #5 by tenure. See the Richmond attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #5
- City cohort
- 8
- Local percentile
- 50th
- Admitted
- 2005
Nearest tenure peers in Richmond
- Shalonda Latoya Lewter admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- Violet Oyang Ncho admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- Jamila Aziza Piracci admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Moriam Olaoluwatoyos Adio admitted 2000 · 26 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 85.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4344289
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard L. Tate, Attorney
- City
- Richmond, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77469
- Phone
- (281) 341-0077
Education
BATES COLLEGE OF LAW UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Lynn Tate's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (2005), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2005 whose listed office city differs from Richmond, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Tate licensed?
Richard Tate is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Lynn Tate admitted to the bar?
Richard Lynn Tate was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Richard Lynn Tate go to law school?
Richard Lynn Tate attended BATES COLLEGE OF LAW UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON.
What company does Richard Lynn Tate work for?
Richard Lynn Tate is associated with Richard L. Tate, Attorney in Richmond, TX.
Is Richard Lynn Tate in good standing?
Yes, Richard Lynn Tate holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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