New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Neil Whitney Townsend
Villanova University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4453247
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Neil Whitney Townsend has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Villanova University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Neil Whitney Townsend carries New York bar registration 4453247, an established, active practitioner 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 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Villanova University School of Law (786 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Neil Whitney Townsend remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Neil Whitney Townsend was admitted in 2007, giving 19 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Neil compares to fellow Villanova University School Of Law alumni
Among the 660 Villanova University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Neil Whitney Townsend is longer-tenured than 69% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
19 years vs. Villanova University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 660 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 31% higher than 69% of 660 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
Villanova University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Villanova University School Of Law's 786 alumni in the New York register, 83.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Villanova University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4453247
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 728-8272
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Neil Whitney Townsend'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 Neil Townsend licensed?
Neil Townsend is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Neil Whitney Townsend admitted to the bar?
Neil Whitney Townsend was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Neil Whitney Townsend go to law school?
Neil Whitney Townsend attended Villanova University School of Law.
What company does Neil Whitney Townsend work for?
Neil Whitney Townsend is associated with Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in New York, NY.
Is Neil Whitney Townsend in good standing?
Yes, Neil Whitney Townsend holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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