New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Arthur Williamson
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 1212133
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Arthur Williamson has spent 56 years on the register since admission in 1970, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 56 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Arthur Williamson has carried New York bar registration 1212133 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10018. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 56 years, Richard Arthur Williamson has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Richard Arthur Williamson's 56 years since a 1970 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
56 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
56 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Richard Arthur Williamson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 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
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1212133
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10018
- Phone
- (212) 216-8000
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Arthur Williamson'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 Williamson licensed?
Richard Williamson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Arthur Williamson admitted to the bar?
Richard Arthur Williamson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did Richard Arthur Williamson go to law school?
Richard Arthur Williamson attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Richard Arthur Williamson work for?
Richard Arthur Williamson is associated with Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP in New York, NY.
Is Richard Arthur Williamson in good standing?
Yes, Richard Arthur Williamson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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