New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

William Charles Bowers

Emory University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Essex, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1988
Admitted
38
Years in bar
2221703
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, William Charles Bowers ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

38 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#3 of 7
by tenure in Essex office peers
Law school
Emory University School Of Law

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Law school
Emory University School Of Law
85.4% active rate
Registration
2221703
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2221703 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Charles Bowers, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under None, located in Essex, CT, ZIP 06426. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Emory University School of Law (1,345 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 38 years on the register, William Charles Bowers still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match William Charles Bowers's 38 years since admission in 1988.

38 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 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 · August 2026

Tenure among Essex, CT office peers

Within Essex, CT's 7-attorney local set, William Charles Bowers is #3 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Essex attorney directory .

Local rank
#3
City cohort
7
Local percentile
29th
Admitted
1988

Nearest tenure peers in Essex

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.

How William compares to fellow Emory University School Of Law alumni

Among the 1,186 Emory University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, William Charles Bowers is longer-tenured than 99%.

38 years vs. Emory University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 1,186 NY-registered alumni of this school

38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,186 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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 · August 2026

Emory University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Emory University School Of Law's 1,345 alumni in the New York register, 85.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%85.4%
Emory University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1988 admission class today

Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1988 class 67.2% 56.7% ▼ -15.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1988 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2221703
Year Admitted
1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Sep 2028

Location & Contact

Company
None
ZIP Code
06426
Phone
(203) 644-8590

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Charles Bowers'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for William Charles Bowers with the closest admission year to 1988. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

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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Before you rely on this record

William Charles Bowers'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 Bowers licensed?

William Bowers is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Charles Bowers admitted to the bar?

William Charles Bowers's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.

Where did William Charles Bowers go to law school?

William Charles Bowers attended Emory University School of Law.

What company does William Charles Bowers work for?

William Charles Bowers is associated with None in Essex, CT.

Is William Charles Bowers in good standing?

Yes, William Charles Bowers holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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