New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Richard Tunis
Suny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Owings Mills, MD. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2175990
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Richard Tunis ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2175990 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard Tunis, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Zurich American Insurance Co, located in Owings Mills, MD, ZIP 21117. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO (2,951 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Richard Tunis 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 Tunis's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Suny At Buffalo alumni
Among the 1,248 Suny At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Richard Tunis is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Suny At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 1,248 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 41% higher than 59% of 1,248 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny At Buffalo's 2,951 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2175990
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Zurich American Insurance Co
- City
- Owings Mills, MD
- ZIP Code
- 21117
- Phone
- (410) 859-8540
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Tunis'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 Tunis licensed?
Richard Tunis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Tunis admitted to the bar?
Richard Tunis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Richard Tunis go to law school?
Richard Tunis attended SUNY AT BUFFALO.
What company does Richard Tunis work for?
Richard Tunis is associated with Zurich American Insurance Co in Owings Mills, MD.
Is Richard Tunis in good standing?
Yes, Richard Tunis holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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