New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William H. Cohen
Brooklyn Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1952. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1952
- Admitted
- 74
- Years in bar
- 1359991
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William H. Cohen appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1952 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 74 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William H. Cohen is registered as bar number 1359991 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 74 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW (1,089 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" 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 Brooklyn Law alumni
Among the 281 Brooklyn Law graduates in the New York register, William H. Cohen is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
74 years vs. Brooklyn Law alumni
Years since admission - 281 NY-registered alumni of this school
74 Top 1% higher than 99% of 281 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
Brooklyn Law's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law's 1,089 alumni in the New York register, 34.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1952 admission class today
Of the 1,356 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1952, 1.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 1359991
- Year Admitted
- 1952 (74 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William H. Cohen's current status, "Incapacitated", 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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William H. Cohen is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Cohen licensed?
William Cohen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William H. Cohen admitted to the bar?
William H. Cohen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1952.
Where did William H. Cohen go to law school?
William H. Cohen attended BROOKLYN LAW.
Is William H. Cohen in good standing?
Not currently, William H. Cohen's listed status is "Incapacitated", 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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