New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

William Alexander Benson

Hofstra Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Westbury, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2018
Admitted
8
Years in bar
5598909
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2018, William Alexander Benson has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

8 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Hofstra Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2018
8 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Hofstra Law School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5598909
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5598909 on the New York register belongs to William Alexander Benson, currently in active 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 Lewin & Baglio LLP, located in Westbury, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11590. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL.

State context & due diligence

William Alexander Benson is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, William Alexander Benson sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

8 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

8 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Hofstra Law School alumni

Among the 591 Hofstra Law School graduates in the New York register, William Alexander Benson is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

8 years vs. Hofstra Law School alumni

Years since admission - 591 NY-registered alumni of this school

8 Top 100% higher than 0% of 591 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

The 2018 admission class today

Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75% Statewide, all years2018 class 66.2% 73.2% ▲ +10.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2018 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5598909
Year Admitted
2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Feb 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Lewin & Baglio LLP
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11590
Phone
(516) 307-1777

Education

HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Alexander Benson'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 Alexander Benson'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 Benson licensed?

William Benson is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Alexander Benson admitted to the bar?

William Alexander Benson has been on the New York bar register since 2018.

Where did William Alexander Benson go to law school?

William Alexander Benson attended HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL.

What company does William Alexander Benson work for?

William Alexander Benson is associated with Lewin & Baglio LLP in Westbury, NY.

Is William Alexander Benson in good standing?

Yes, William Alexander Benson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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