New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard M. Zaroff
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1969, registered office in Melville, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1969
- Admitted
- 57
- Years in bar
- 1140342
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard M. Zaroff has spent 57 years on the register since admission in 1969, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 57 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard M. Zaroff has carried New York bar registration 1140342 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Zaroff & Zaroff PLLC, located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 57 years, Richard M. Zaroff 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 M. Zaroff's 57 years since a 1969 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
57 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
57 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 Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Richard M. Zaroff is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
57 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school
57 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,345 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1969 admission class today
Of the 1,864 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1969, 36.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1140342
- Year Admitted
- 1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Zaroff & Zaroff PLLC
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (516) 280-5590
Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard M. Zaroff'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 Zaroff licensed?
Richard Zaroff is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard M. Zaroff admitted to the bar?
Richard M. Zaroff's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1969.
Where did Richard M. Zaroff go to law school?
Richard M. Zaroff attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
What company does Richard M. Zaroff work for?
Richard M. Zaroff is associated with Zaroff & Zaroff PLLC in Melville, NY.
Is Richard M. Zaroff in good standing?
Yes, Richard M. Zaroff holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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