New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
William Eugene Burkhart Jr
Widener University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Ontario, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2754703
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, William Eugene Burkhart Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Widener University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2754703 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Eugene Burkhart Jr, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Ontario, NY (Wayne County), ZIP 14519. Educational background: WIDENER UNIVERSITY (235 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, William Eugene Burkhart Jr 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 Eugene Burkhart Jr's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Widener University alumni
Among the 218 Widener University graduates in the New York register, William Eugene Burkhart Jr is longer-tenured than 68% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Widener University alumni
Years since admission - 218 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 32% higher than 68% of 218 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 · May 2026
Widener University's active-bar rate
Of Widener University's 235 alumni in the New York register, 65.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Widener University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2754703
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Ontario, NY
- County
- Wayne
- ZIP Code
- 14519
- Phone
- (315) 524-8724
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Eugene Burkhart Jr'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
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 Burkhart licensed?
William Burkhart is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Eugene Burkhart Jr admitted to the bar?
William Eugene Burkhart Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did William Eugene Burkhart Jr go to law school?
William Eugene Burkhart Jr attended WIDENER UNIVERSITY.
Is William Eugene Burkhart Jr in good standing?
Yes, William Eugene Burkhart Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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