New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard J. Wissak
Touro College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Long Island City, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2043594
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard J. Wissak has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Touro College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard J. Wissak has carried New York bar registration 2043594 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 Richard Wissak Esq, located in Long Island City, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11101. Educational background: TOURO COLLEGE (419 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Richard J. Wissak 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 J. Wissak's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Touro College alumni
Among the 409 Touro College graduates in the New York register, Richard J. Wissak is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Touro College alumni
Years since admission - 409 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 9% higher than 91% of 409 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
Touro College's active-bar rate
Of Touro College's 419 alumni in the New York register, 69% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Touro College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2043594
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard Wissak Esq
- City
- Long Island City, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11101
- Phone
- (917) 232-8542
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard J. Wissak'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 Wissak licensed?
Richard Wissak is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard J. Wissak admitted to the bar?
Richard J. Wissak's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Richard J. Wissak go to law school?
Richard J. Wissak attended TOURO COLLEGE.
What company does Richard J. Wissak work for?
Richard J. Wissak is associated with Richard Wissak Esq in Long Island City, NY.
Is Richard J. Wissak in good standing?
Yes, Richard J. Wissak holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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