New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Ward B. Chamberlin
Columbia Univ. Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1949. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1949
- Admitted
- 77
- Years in bar
- 3954476
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ward B. Chamberlin appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1949 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 77 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- Columbia Univ. Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ward B. Chamberlin is registered as bar number 3954476 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 77 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIV. LAW SCHOOL (4 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
Columbia Univ. Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Univ. Law School's 4 alumni in the New York register, 75% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Univ. Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1949 admission class today
Of the 1,294 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1949, 0.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 3954476
- Year Admitted
- 1949 (77 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ward B. Chamberlin's current status, "Incapacitated", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1949), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1949 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Ward B. Chamberlin is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ward Chamberlin licensed?
Ward Chamberlin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ward B. Chamberlin admitted to the bar?
Ward B. Chamberlin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1949.
Where did Ward B. Chamberlin go to law school?
Ward B. Chamberlin attended COLUMBIA UNIV. LAW SCHOOL.
Is Ward B. Chamberlin in good standing?
Not currently, Ward B. Chamberlin's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.