New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Richard Lawton Thurston

Rutgers School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Wappingers Falls, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2018
Admitted
8
Years in bar
5586805
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2018, Richard Lawton Thurston has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

8 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Rutgers School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2018
8 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Rutgers School Of Law
63.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5586805
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5586805 on the New York register belongs to Richard Lawton Thurston, currently in active 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 Rlt Global Consulting LLC, located in Wappingers Falls, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12590. Educational background: RUTGERS SCHOOL OF LAW (216 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Richard Lawton Thurston is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Richard Lawton Thurston sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

8 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

8 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How Richard compares to fellow Rutgers School Of Law alumni

Among the 168 Rutgers School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Richard Lawton Thurston is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

8 years vs. Rutgers School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 168 NY-registered alumni of this school

8 Top 100% higher than 0% of 168 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Rutgers School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Rutgers School Of Law's 216 alumni in the New York register, 63.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Rutgers School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%63.1%
Rutgers School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2018 admission class today

Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75% Statewide, all years2018 class 66.2% 73.2% ▲ +10.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2018 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5586805
Year Admitted
2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Rlt Global Consulting LLC
County
Dutchess
ZIP Code
12590
Phone
(845) 392-0881

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard Lawton Thurston'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Richard Lawton Thurston's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richard Thurston licensed?

Richard Thurston is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard Lawton Thurston admitted to the bar?

Richard Lawton Thurston has been on the New York bar register since 2018.

Where did Richard Lawton Thurston go to law school?

Richard Lawton Thurston attended RUTGERS SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Richard Lawton Thurston work for?

Richard Lawton Thurston is associated with Rlt Global Consulting LLC in Wappingers Falls, NY.

Is Richard Lawton Thurston in good standing?

Yes, Richard Lawton Thurston holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.