New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
William B. Collins
Thomas M Cooley 1982 alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Buffalo, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1802982
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William B. Collins has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Thomas M Cooley 1982
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William B. Collins has carried New York bar registration 1802982 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Collins & Collins LLC, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14201. Educational background: THOMAS M COOLEY 1982.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, William B. Collins has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
William B. Collins's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1802982
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Collins & Collins LLC
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14201
- Phone
- (716) 885-9700
Education
THOMAS M COOLEY 1982
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William B. Collins's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Collins licensed?
William Collins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William B. Collins admitted to the bar?
William B. Collins's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did William B. Collins go to law school?
William B. Collins attended THOMAS M COOLEY 1982.
What company does William B. Collins work for?
William B. Collins is associated with Collins & Collins LLC in Buffalo, NY.
Is William B. Collins in good standing?
Yes, William B. Collins holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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