New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William John Caveney
Vanderbilt University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1270016
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William John Caveney's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1972 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 54 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Vanderbilt University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William John Caveney is registered as bar number 1270016 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (345 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 University alumni
Among the 211 Vanderbilt University graduates in the New York register, William John Caveney is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. Vanderbilt University alumni
Years since admission - 211 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 211 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
Vanderbilt University's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University's 345 alumni in the New York register, 67% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vanderbilt University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1270016
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. William John Caveney's current status is "Deceased".
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 Caveney licensed?
William Caveney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William John Caveney admitted to the bar?
William John Caveney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did William John Caveney go to law school?
William John Caveney attended VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY.
Is William John Caveney in good standing?
William John Caveney'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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