New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Sean Peter Williams

Syracuse University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Rochester, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2015
Admitted
11
Years in bar
5317441
NY reg #

The record in one line

Sean Peter Williams has held an active New York bar license for 11 years — admitted in 2015, longer-tenured than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

11 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Syracuse University College Of Law
Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2015
11 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Syracuse University College Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5317441
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Sean Peter Williams is registered as bar number 5317441 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2015, representing roughly 11 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under DAVIDSON FINK LLP, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14618. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: Syracuse University College of Law — which has 3,306 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Sean Peter Williams was admitted in 2015, giving 11 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.

11 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

11 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). This entry sits in this band. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Above this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Above this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Above this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5317441
Year Admitted
2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Sep 2027

Location & Contact

Company
DAVIDSON FINK LLP
County
Monroe
ZIP Code
14618
Phone
(585) 784-4800

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Sean Peter Williams's current status is "Currently registered".

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% Verify status before engaging
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.

Consumer Complaint Data

The CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) tracks consumer financial complaints. DAVIDSON FINK LLP has been named in consumer complaints.

3
Debt Collection Complaints (National)
3
Debt Collection Complaints (NY)

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints against the firm, not the individual attorney.

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Source: New York State Unified Court System — Attorney Registration Search

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sean Williams licensed?

Sean Williams is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Sean Peter Williams admitted to the bar?

Sean Peter Williams was admitted to the bar in 2015.

Where did Sean Peter Williams go to law school?

Sean Peter Williams attended Syracuse University College of Law.

What company does Sean Peter Williams work for?

Sean Peter Williams is associated with DAVIDSON FINK LLP in Rochester, NY.

Is Sean Peter Williams in good standing?

Yes, Sean Peter Williams has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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