New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

William Thomas Bellard

Brooklyn alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Port Jefferson, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1976
Admitted
50
Years in bar
1136134
NY reg #

The record in one line

William Thomas Bellard has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

50 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Brooklyn

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1976
50 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Brooklyn
47.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1136134
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William Thomas Bellard has carried New York bar registration 1136134 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Marshall & Bellard Attorneys At Law, located in Port Jefferson, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11777. Educational background: BROOKLYN (5,464 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 50 years, William Thomas Bellard 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

William Thomas Bellard's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

50 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

50 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 William compares to fellow Brooklyn alumni

Among the 2,735 Brooklyn graduates in the New York register, William Thomas Bellard is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

50 years vs. Brooklyn alumni

Years since admission - 2,735 NY-registered alumni of this school

50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,735 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 45 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

Brooklyn's active-bar rate

Of Brooklyn's 5,464 alumni in the New York register, 47.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Brooklyn alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%47.9%
Brooklyn alumni, active-bar rate

The 1976 admission class today

Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1976 class 66.2% 50.9% ▼ -23.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1976 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1136134
Year Admitted
1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Marshall & Bellard Attorneys At Law
County
Suffolk
ZIP Code
11777
Phone
(516) 220-8233

Education

BROOKLYN

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Thomas Bellard'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

William Thomas Bellard'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 William Bellard licensed?

William Bellard is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Thomas Bellard admitted to the bar?

William Thomas Bellard's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.

Where did William Thomas Bellard go to law school?

William Thomas Bellard attended BROOKLYN.

What company does William Thomas Bellard work for?

William Thomas Bellard is associated with Marshall & Bellard Attorneys At Law in Port Jefferson, NY.

Is William Thomas Bellard in good standing?

Yes, William Thomas Bellard holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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