New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
William David Berard Iii
State University Of New York At Buffalo Faculty Of Law And Jurisprudence alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Niagara Falls, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2020352
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William David Berard Iii has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #23 of 119
- by tenure in Niagara Falls office peers
- Law school
- State University Of New York At Buffalo Faculty Of Law And Jurisprudence
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William David Berard Iii has carried New York bar registration 2020352 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William D. Berard Iii, Attorney At Law, located in Niagara Falls, NY (Niagara County), ZIP 14303. Educational background: State University of New York at Buffalo Faculty of Law and Jurisprudence.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, William David Berard 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
William David Berard Iii's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Niagara Falls, NY office peers
William David Berard Iii is toward the newer end of Niagara Falls, NY's NY register cohort: #23 of 119 by years since admission. See the Niagara Falls attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #23
- City cohort
- 119
- Local percentile
- 18th
- Admitted
- 1986
Nearest tenure peers in Niagara Falls
- Anthony Casilio admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Joseph Daniel Coleman admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Damon Anthony Decastro admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Deborah A. Olszowka admitted 1986 · 40 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.
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2020352
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- William D. Berard Iii, Attorney At Law
- City
- Niagara Falls, NY
- County
- Niagara
- ZIP Code
- 14303
- Phone
- (716) 285-3288
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo Faculty of Law and Jurisprudence
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William David Berard Iii's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Berard licensed?
William Berard is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William David Berard Iii admitted to the bar?
William David Berard Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did William David Berard Iii go to law school?
William David Berard Iii attended State University of New York at Buffalo Faculty of Law and Jurisprudence.
What company does William David Berard Iii work for?
William David Berard Iii is associated with William D. Berard Iii, Attorney At Law in Niagara Falls, NY.
Is William David Berard Iii in good standing?
Yes, William David Berard Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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