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
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
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
- Eric Allan Bennett admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Bradford Coleman Brown admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Joseph Paul Lakatos admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Mark Charles Prybylski admitted 1994 · 32 yr
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
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.
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
- City
- Charlotte, NC
- ZIP Code
- 28202
- Phone
- (704) 343-2149
Education
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
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 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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