New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William F. Cavanaugh
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1715481
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William F. Cavanaugh appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1981 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 45 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William F. Cavanaugh is registered as bar number 1715481 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,210 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How William compares to fellow St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, William F. Cavanaugh is longer-tenured than 82% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 18% higher than 82% of 3,183 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
St Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St Johns University's 5,210 alumni in the New York register, 47.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1715481
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 336-2793
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William F. Cavanaugh's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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 Cavanaugh licensed?
William Cavanaugh is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William F. Cavanaugh admitted to the bar?
William F. Cavanaugh's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did William F. Cavanaugh go to law school?
William F. Cavanaugh attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does William F. Cavanaugh work for?
William F. Cavanaugh is associated with Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP in New York, NY.
Is William F. Cavanaugh in good standing?
Not currently, William F. Cavanaugh's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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