New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

William A. Colavito

Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1965. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1965
Admitted
61
Years in bar
1404391
NY reg #

The record in one line

William A. Colavito appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1965 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

61 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Fordham

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Year admitted
1965
61 years
Law school
Fordham
48.7% active rate
Registration
1404391
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William A. Colavito is registered as bar number 1404391 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 61 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM (6,270 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" 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 Fordham alumni

Among the 2,676 Fordham graduates in the New York register, William A. Colavito is longer-tenured than 99%.

61 years vs. Fordham alumni

Years since admission - 2,676 NY-registered alumni of this school

61 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,676 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

Fordham's active-bar rate

Of Fordham's 6,270 alumni in the New York register, 48.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Fordham alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg67%48.7%
Fordham alumni, active-bar rate

The 1965 admission class today

Of the 1,502 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1965, 20.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1965 class 67.2% 20.8% ▼ -69.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1965 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
1404391
Year Admitted
1965 (61 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1

Location & Contact

Education

FORDHAM

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William A. Colavito's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

William A. Colavito is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is William Colavito licensed?

William Colavito is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William A. Colavito admitted to the bar?

William A. Colavito's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1965.

Where did William A. Colavito go to law school?

William A. Colavito attended FORDHAM.

Is William A. Colavito in good standing?

Not currently, William A. Colavito's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.