New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Richard William Viola

St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Charlotte, NC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1994
Admitted
32
Years in bar
2636892
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Richard William Viola ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

32 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#120 of 691
by tenure in Charlotte office peers
Law school
St Johns University

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1994
32 years
Law school
St Johns University
Registration
2636892
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2636892 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard William Viola, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Mcguire Woods LLP, located in Charlotte, NC, ZIP 28202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,037 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 32 years on the register, Richard William Viola 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 William Viola's 32 years since admission in 1994.

32 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 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 · August 2026

Tenure among Charlotte, NC office peers

Most of the 691 NY-registered attorneys in Charlotte, NC outrank Richard William Viola on tenure; this record sits at the 17th local percentile (rank #120). See the Charlotte attorney directory .

Local rank
#120
City cohort
691
Local percentile
17th
Admitted
1994

Nearest tenure peers in Charlotte

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.

How Richard compares to fellow St Johns University alumni

Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, Richard William Viola is longer-tenured than 14%.

32 years vs. St Johns University alumni

Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school

32 Top 86% higher than 14% of 3,183 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 50 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 · August 2026

The 1994 admission class today

Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1994 class 67.2% 61.7% ▼ -8.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1994 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2636892
Year Admitted
1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
May 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Mcguire Woods LLP
ZIP Code
28202
Phone
(704) 343-2149

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard William Viola'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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 William Viola'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 Viola licensed?

Richard Viola is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard William Viola admitted to the bar?

Richard William Viola's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.

Where did Richard William Viola go to law school?

Richard William Viola attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.

What company does Richard William Viola work for?

Richard William Viola is associated with Mcguire Woods LLP in Charlotte, NC.

Is Richard William Viola in good standing?

Yes, Richard William Viola holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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