New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Walter Speed Rowland

Univ Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1966, registered office in Wilmington, DE. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1966
Admitted
60
Years in bar
1181908
NY reg #

The record in one line

Walter Speed Rowland appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1966 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

60 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Univ Of Chicago

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1966
60 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Univ Of Chicago
46.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1181908
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Walter Speed Rowland is registered as bar number 1181908 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Walter S. Rowland, Esq., located in Wilmington, DE, ZIP 19806. Educational background: UNIV OF CHICAGO (191 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Walter compares to fellow Univ Of Chicago alumni

Among the 143 Univ Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Walter Speed Rowland is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

60 years vs. Univ Of Chicago alumni

Years since admission - 143 NY-registered alumni of this school

60 Top 1% higher than 99% of 143 fellow alumni

This attorney 20 60 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

Univ Of Chicago's active-bar rate

Of Univ Of Chicago's 191 alumni in the New York register, 46.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Univ Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%46.7%
Univ Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

The 1966 admission class today

Of the 1,587 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1966, 23.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1966 class 66.2% 23.4% ▼ -64.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1966 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1181908
Year Admitted
1966 (60 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Mar 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Walter S. Rowland, Esq.
ZIP Code
19806
Phone
(302) 654-6526

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Walter Speed Rowland's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 outside 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 Speed Rowland is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Walter Rowland licensed?

Walter Rowland is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Walter Speed Rowland admitted to the bar?

Walter Speed Rowland's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1966.

Where did Walter Speed Rowland go to law school?

Walter Speed Rowland attended UNIV OF CHICAGO.

What company does Walter Speed Rowland work for?

Walter Speed Rowland is associated with Walter S. Rowland, Esq. in Wilmington, DE.

Is Walter Speed Rowland in good standing?

Not currently, Walter Speed Rowland's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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