New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Charles Zinn
Brooklyn Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Groton, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1009364
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Charles Zinn has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Charles Zinn has carried New York bar registration 1009364 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 Richard Zinn Esq., located in Groton, CT, ZIP 06340. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW (1,089 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Richard Charles Zinn 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 Charles Zinn's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Brooklyn Law alumni
Among the 281 Brooklyn Law graduates in the New York register, Richard Charles Zinn is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Brooklyn Law alumni
Years since admission - 281 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 281 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Brooklyn Law's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law's 1,089 alumni in the New York register, 34.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1009364
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard Zinn Esq.
- City
- Groton, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06340
- Phone
- (917) 842-7518
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Charles Zinn'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 Zinn licensed?
Richard Zinn is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Charles Zinn admitted to the bar?
Richard Charles Zinn's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Richard Charles Zinn go to law school?
Richard Charles Zinn attended BROOKLYN LAW.
What company does Richard Charles Zinn work for?
Richard Charles Zinn is associated with Richard Zinn Esq. in Groton, CT.
Is Richard Charles Zinn in good standing?
Yes, Richard Charles Zinn holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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