New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Richard Harris Topaz

Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Baltimore, MD. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2013
Admitted
13
Years in bar
5136361
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2013, Richard Harris Topaz has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

13 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham University School Of Law
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2013
13 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham University School Of Law
82.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5136361
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5136361 on the New York register belongs to Richard Harris Topaz, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Saul Ewing LLP, located in Baltimore, MD, ZIP 21202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (22,919 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Richard Harris Topaz 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

13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, Richard Harris Topaz sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

13 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

13 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Fordham University School Of Law alumni

Among the 12,299 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Richard Harris Topaz is longer-tenured than 31% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

13 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 12,299 NY-registered alumni of this school

13 Top 69% higher than 31% of 12,299 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

Fordham University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Fordham University School Of Law's 22,919 alumni in the New York register, 82.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%82.7%
Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2013 admission class today

Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2013 class 66.2% 87.8% ▲ +32.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2013 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5136361
Year Admitted
2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Saul Ewing LLP
ZIP Code
21202
Phone
(410) 332-8973

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard Harris Topaz'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 Harris Topaz'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 Topaz licensed?

Richard Topaz is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard Harris Topaz admitted to the bar?

Richard Harris Topaz has been on the New York bar register since 2013.

Where did Richard Harris Topaz go to law school?

Richard Harris Topaz attended Fordham University School of Law.

What company does Richard Harris Topaz work for?

Richard Harris Topaz is associated with Saul Ewing LLP in Baltimore, MD.

Is Richard Harris Topaz in good standing?

Yes, Richard Harris Topaz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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