New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Spencer Alvin Richards Iii

Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2017
Admitted
9
Years in bar
5543962
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2017, Spencer Alvin Richards Iii has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

9 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2017
9 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark
78.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5543962
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5543962 on the New York register belongs to Spencer Alvin Richards Iii, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Furman Kornfeld & Brennan, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Rutgers School of Law - Newark (2,131 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Spencer Alvin Richards Iii is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Spencer Alvin Richards Iii sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

9 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Spencer compares to fellow Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni

Among the 1,756 Rutgers School Of Law - Newark graduates in the New York register, Spencer Alvin Richards Iii is longer-tenured than 22% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

9 years vs. Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni

Years since admission - 1,756 NY-registered alumni of this school

9 Top 78% higher than 22% of 1,756 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's active-bar rate

Of Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's 2,131 alumni in the New York register, 78.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%78.9%
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni, active-bar rate

The 2017 admission class today

Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2017 class 66.2% 91.3% ▲ +37.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2017 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5543962
Year Admitted
2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Nov 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Furman Kornfeld & Brennan, LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10005
Phone
(212) 867-4100

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Spencer Alvin 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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Spencer Alvin Richards Iii's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Spencer Richards licensed?

Spencer Richards is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Spencer Alvin Richards Iii admitted to the bar?

Spencer Alvin Richards Iii has been on the New York bar register since 2017.

Where did Spencer Alvin Richards Iii go to law school?

Spencer Alvin Richards Iii attended Rutgers School of Law - Newark.

What company does Spencer Alvin Richards Iii work for?

Spencer Alvin Richards Iii is associated with Furman Kornfeld & Brennan, LLP in New York, NY.

Is Spencer Alvin Richards Iii in good standing?

Yes, Spencer Alvin Richards Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.