Richard Ottinger

Richard Lawrence Ottinger (January 27, 1929 – February 16, 2026) was an American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1965 through January 3, 1971. After leaving office, he served as a legal educator.

After retiring from Congress, Ottinger became a professor at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law,Elisabeth Haub School of Law founding an environmental law program there, and served as the law school dean from 1994 to 1999. He was Dean Emeritus.

Ottinger was born in New York City. He studied at Harvard University, at Cornell University and at Georgetown University. He was married to June Ottinger. They had four children.

Ottinger was hospitalized on January 30, 2026 for a cerebral hemorrhage. He spent his final days in palliative care at his home in Mamaroneck, New York, until his death on February 16, 2026 at the age of 97.

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Other websites

 OTTINGER profile in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

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