New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Walter John Godlewski Iii

Washington And Lee alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1994
Admitted
32
Years in bar
2602886
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Walter John Godlewski Iii ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

32 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Washington And Lee

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1994
32 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Washington And Lee
54.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2602886
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2602886 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Walter John Godlewski Iii, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Cohen Tauber Spievack & Wagner P.C., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10170. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WASHINGTON AND LEE (51 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 32 years on the register, Walter John Godlewski Iii still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Walter John Godlewski Iii's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

32 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Walter compares to fellow Washington And Lee alumni

Among the 51 Washington And Lee graduates in the New York register, Walter John Godlewski Iii is longer-tenured than 31% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

32 years vs. Washington And Lee alumni

Years since admission - 51 NY-registered alumni of this school

32 Top 69% higher than 31% of 51 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 75 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Washington And Lee's active-bar rate

Of Washington And Lee's 51 alumni in the New York register, 54.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Washington And Lee alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%54.9%
Washington And Lee alumni, active-bar rate

The 1994 admission class today

Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1994 class 66.2% 61.6% ▼ -6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1994 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2602886
Year Admitted
1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Cohen Tauber Spievack & Wagner P.C.
County
New York
ZIP Code
10170
Phone
(212) 381-8725

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Walter John Godlewski Iii'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
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%
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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.

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Before you rely on this record

Walter John Godlewski Iii's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Walter Godlewski licensed?

Walter Godlewski is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Walter John Godlewski Iii admitted to the bar?

Walter John Godlewski Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.

Where did Walter John Godlewski Iii go to law school?

Walter John Godlewski Iii attended WASHINGTON AND LEE.

What company does Walter John Godlewski Iii work for?

Walter John Godlewski Iii is associated with Cohen Tauber Spievack & Wagner P.C. in New York, NY.

Is Walter John Godlewski Iii in good standing?

Yes, Walter John Godlewski Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.