New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
L William Fishman
University Of Louisville School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in White Plains, NY. 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
- 1172857
- NY reg #
The record in one line
L William Fishman 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
- University Of Louisville School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
L William Fishman has carried New York bar registration 1172857 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 L. William Fishman, Esq., located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10604. Educational background: University of Louisville School of Law (41 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, L William Fishman 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
L William Fishman'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
University Of Louisville School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Louisville School Of Law's 41 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Louisville School Of 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
- 1172857
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- L. William Fishman, Esq.
- City
- White Plains, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10604
- Phone
- (914) 309-9441
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
L William Fishman'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 L Fishman licensed?
L Fishman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was L William Fishman admitted to the bar?
L William Fishman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did L William Fishman go to law school?
L William Fishman attended University of Louisville School of Law.
What company does L William Fishman work for?
L William Fishman is associated with L. William Fishman, Esq. in White Plains, NY.
Is L William Fishman in good standing?
Yes, L William Fishman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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