New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Walter L. Terry Iii

Notre Dame alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1966, registered office in Oneonta, NY. 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
1255884
NY reg #

The record in one line

Walter L. Terry Iii has spent 60 years on the register since admission in 1966, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.

60 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 1%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Notre Dame

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
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
Notre Dame
62.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1255884
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Walter L. Terry Iii has carried New York bar registration 1255884 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Walter L Terry Iii, located in Oneonta, NY (Otsego County), ZIP 13820. Educational background: NOTRE DAME (307 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 60 years, Walter L. Terry Iii has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Walter L. Terry Iii's 60 years since a 1966 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

60 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

60 Top 1% higher than 99% 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 Notre Dame alumni

Among the 194 Notre Dame graduates in the New York register, Walter L. Terry Iii is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

60 years vs. Notre Dame alumni

Years since admission - 194 NY-registered alumni of this school

60 Top 1% higher than 99% of 194 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

Notre Dame's active-bar rate

Of Notre Dame's 307 alumni in the New York register, 62.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Notre Dame alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%62.8%
Notre Dame 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
Currently registered
Registration Number
1255884
Year Admitted
1966 (60 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Walter L Terry Iii
County
Otsego
ZIP Code
13820
Phone
(607) 432-1521

Education

NOTRE DAME

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Walter L. Terry 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 L. Terry 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 Terry licensed?

Walter Terry is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Walter L. Terry Iii admitted to the bar?

Walter L. Terry Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1966.

Where did Walter L. Terry Iii go to law school?

Walter L. Terry Iii attended NOTRE DAME.

What company does Walter L. Terry Iii work for?

Walter L. Terry Iii is associated with Walter L Terry Iii in Oneonta, NY.

Is Walter L. Terry Iii in good standing?

Yes, Walter L. Terry Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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