New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Howard Chellis
Villanova University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Jeffersonville, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4076717
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Howard Chellis has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #6 of 7
- by tenure in Jeffersonville office peers
- Law school
- Villanova University School Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Howard Chellis carries New York bar registration 4076717, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Offices Of William H. Chellis, located in Jeffersonville, NY (Sullivan County), ZIP 12748. Educational background: Villanova University School of Law (816 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, William Howard Chellis remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
William Howard Chellis was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Jeffersonville, NY office peers
In the small Jeffersonville, NY cohort (7 with admission years), William Howard Chellis ranks #6 by tenure. See the Jeffersonville attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #6
- City cohort
- 7
- Local percentile
- 71st
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in Jeffersonville
- Joseph A. Episcopio admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Philip John Melville admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Wendy Jill Blocker admitted 1993 · 33 yr
- Kenneth C. Klein admitted 1986 · 40 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How William compares to fellow Villanova University School Of Law alumni
Among the 686 Villanova University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, William Howard Chellis is longer-tenured than 86%.
24 years vs. Villanova University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 686 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 14% higher than 86% of 686 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 · September 2026
Villanova University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Villanova University School Of Law's 816 alumni in the New York register, 82.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4076717
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of William H. Chellis
- City
- Jeffersonville, NY
- County
- Sullivan
- ZIP Code
- 12748
- Phone
- (845) 482-3405
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Howard Chellis's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Villanova University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2002 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2002), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2002 whose listed office city differs from Jeffersonville, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for William Howard Chellis with the closest admission year to 2002. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Chellis licensed?
William Chellis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Howard Chellis admitted to the bar?
William Howard Chellis was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did William Howard Chellis go to law school?
William Howard Chellis attended Villanova University School of Law.
What company does William Howard Chellis work for?
William Howard Chellis is associated with Law Offices Of William H. Chellis in Jeffersonville, NY.
Is William Howard Chellis in good standing?
Yes, William Howard Chellis holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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