New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard Martin Turkel
University Of Tulsa alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Cary, NC. 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
- 2215606
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Martin Turkel carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1988 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
- Law school
- University Of Tulsa
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Martin Turkel is registered as bar number 2215606 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Metlife, located in Cary, NC, ZIP 27513. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TULSA (63 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, currently registered" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Richard compares to fellow University Of Tulsa alumni
Among the 54 University Of Tulsa graduates in the New York register, Richard Martin Turkel is longer-tenured than 52% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. University Of Tulsa alumni
Years since admission - 54 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 48% higher than 52% of 54 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
University Of Tulsa's active-bar rate
Of University Of Tulsa's 63 alumni in the New York register, 63.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Tulsa 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
- Suspended, currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2215606
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Metlife
- City
- Cary, NC
- ZIP Code
- 27513
- Phone
- (919) 244-0091
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Martin Turkel's current status, "Suspended, currently registered", places this record outside 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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Richard Martin Turkel carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Turkel licensed?
Richard Turkel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Martin Turkel admitted to the bar?
Richard Martin Turkel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Richard Martin Turkel go to law school?
Richard Martin Turkel attended UNIVERSITY OF TULSA.
What company does Richard Martin Turkel work for?
Richard Martin Turkel is associated with Metlife in Cary, NC.
Is Richard Martin Turkel in good standing?
No, Richard Martin Turkel carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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