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
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
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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
- Robert John Galiette admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- Kathleen Anne Maher admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Suzanna Urban admitted 1998 · 28 yr
- Stephanie Carol Hall admitted 2000 · 26 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.
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
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.
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.
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
- City
- Essex, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06426
- Phone
- (203) 644-8590
Education
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
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.
Same firm affiliation: None
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure Emory University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1988 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from Essex, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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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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.
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