New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
William Hepburn Bristol
Vanderbilt alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1013846
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Hepburn Bristol's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1973 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 53 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Vanderbilt
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Hepburn Bristol is registered as bar number 1013846 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 53 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: VANDERBILT (294 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How William compares to fellow Vanderbilt alumni
Among the 214 Vanderbilt graduates in the New York register, William Hepburn Bristol is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
53 years vs. Vanderbilt alumni
Years since admission - 214 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 214 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Vanderbilt's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt's 294 alumni in the New York register, 62.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Vanderbilt alumni, active-bar rate
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1013846
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Hepburn Bristol's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-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 Bristol licensed?
William Bristol is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Hepburn Bristol admitted to the bar?
William Hepburn Bristol's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did William Hepburn Bristol go to law school?
William Hepburn Bristol attended VANDERBILT.
Is William Hepburn Bristol in good standing?
William Hepburn Bristol's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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