New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

William Michael Brophy

Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Denver, CO. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2017
Admitted
9
Years in bar
5512058
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2017, William Michael Brophy has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

9 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham University School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2017
9 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham University School Of Law
82.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5512058
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5512058 on the New York register belongs to William Michael Brophy, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Spencer Fane LLP, located in Denver, CO, ZIP 80203. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (22,919 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

William Michael Brophy is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, William Michael Brophy sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

9 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

How William compares to fellow Fordham University School Of Law alumni

Among the 12,299 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, William Michael Brophy is longer-tenured than 15% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

9 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 12,299 NY-registered alumni of this school

9 Top 85% higher than 15% of 12,299 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 · May 2026

Fordham University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Fordham University School Of Law's 22,919 alumni in the New York register, 82.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%82.7%
Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2017 admission class today

Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2017 class 66.2% 91.3% ▲ +37.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2017 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5512058
Year Admitted
2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
May 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Spencer Fane LLP
ZIP Code
80203
Phone
(303) 839-3800

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Michael Brophy's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

William Michael Brophy'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 Brophy licensed?

William Brophy is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Michael Brophy admitted to the bar?

William Michael Brophy has been on the New York bar register since 2017.

Where did William Michael Brophy go to law school?

William Michael Brophy attended Fordham University School of Law.

What company does William Michael Brophy work for?

William Michael Brophy is associated with Spencer Fane LLP in Denver, CO.

Is William Michael Brophy in good standing?

Yes, William Michael Brophy holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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