New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Walker Benz
Indiana University - Bloomington alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Providence, RI. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4067096
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Walker Benz carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2002 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 24 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #74 of 171
- by tenure in Providence office peers
- Law school
- Indiana University - Bloomington
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Walker Benz is registered as bar number 4067096 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Miller Balis & O'Neil, P.C., located in Providence, RI, ZIP 02906. Educational background: INDIANA UNIVERSITY - BLOOMINGTON (15 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Providence, RI office peers
Against Providence, RI's 171-attorney NY register cohort, William Walker Benz lands at the 43rd tenure percentile (rank #74). See the Providence attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #74
- City cohort
- 171
- Local percentile
- 43rd
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in Providence
- Zachary Anthony Cunha admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Mitchell R. Edwards admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Preston W. Halperin admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Jason Clay Mastrangelo admitted 2002 · 24 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
Indiana University - Bloomington's active-bar rate
Of Indiana University - Bloomington's 15 alumni in the New York register, 73.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4067096
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Miller Balis & O'Neil, P.C.
- City
- Providence, RI
- ZIP Code
- 02906
- Phone
- (202) 997-0340
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Walker Benz's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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.
Near-tenure Indiana University - Bloomington alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2002 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2002), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2002 whose listed office city differs from Providence, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for William Walker Benz: closest NY bar admission year outside RI, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~172 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2002)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Benz licensed?
William Benz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Walker Benz admitted to the bar?
William Walker Benz was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did William Walker Benz go to law school?
William Walker Benz attended INDIANA UNIVERSITY - BLOOMINGTON.
What company does William Walker Benz work for?
William Walker Benz is associated with Miller Balis & O'Neil, P.C. in Providence, RI.
Is William Walker Benz in good standing?
No, William Walker Benz carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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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.