New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Walter James Butler
South Texas College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Cleawater, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1887454
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Walter James Butler carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1983 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 43 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- South Texas College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Walter James Butler is registered as bar number 1887454 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Butler & Butler PA, located in Cleawater, FL, ZIP 34625. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE (64 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Walter compares to fellow South Texas College alumni
Among the 64 South Texas College graduates in the New York register, Walter James Butler is longer-tenured than 52% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. South Texas College alumni
Years since admission - 64 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 48% higher than 52% of 64 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
South Texas College's active-bar rate
Of South Texas College's 64 alumni in the New York register, 57.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
South Texas College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1887454
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Butler & Butler PA
- City
- Cleawater, FL
- ZIP Code
- 34625
- Phone
- (813) 449-1400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Walter James Butler's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Walter James Butler carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walter Butler licensed?
Walter Butler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Walter James Butler admitted to the bar?
Walter James Butler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Walter James Butler go to law school?
Walter James Butler attended SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE.
What company does Walter James Butler work for?
Walter James Butler is associated with Butler & Butler PA in Cleawater, FL.
Is Walter James Butler in good standing?
No, Walter James Butler carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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