New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Rowland Richards Iii
Vermont Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2799328
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Rowland Richards Iii ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vermont Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2799328 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Rowland Richards Iii, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. Educational background: VERMONT LAW SCHOOL (993 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Rowland Richards Iii 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 Rowland Richards Iii's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Rowland compares to fellow Vermont Law School alumni
Among the 146 Vermont Law School graduates in the New York register, Rowland Richards Iii is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Vermont Law School alumni
Years since admission - 146 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 54% higher than 46% of 146 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
Vermont Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vermont Law School's 993 alumni in the New York register, 73.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vermont Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2799328
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 853-1616
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rowland Richards Iii'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 Rowland Richards licensed?
Rowland Richards is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rowland Richards Iii admitted to the bar?
Rowland Richards Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Rowland Richards Iii go to law school?
Rowland Richards Iii attended VERMONT LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Rowland Richards Iii work for?
Rowland Richards Iii is associated with Harter Secrest & Emery LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is Rowland Richards Iii in good standing?
Yes, Rowland Richards Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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