New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William James Comiskey
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Albany, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1380245
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William James Comiskey has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William James Comiskey has carried New York bar registration 1380245 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Hodgson Russ LLP, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12207. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, William James Comiskey 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 James Comiskey's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How William compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, William James Comiskey is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 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
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1380245
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hodgson Russ LLP
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12207
- Phone
- (518) 465-2333
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William James Comiskey'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 Comiskey licensed?
William Comiskey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William James Comiskey admitted to the bar?
William James Comiskey's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did William James Comiskey go to law school?
William James Comiskey attended FORDHAM.
What company does William James Comiskey work for?
William James Comiskey is associated with Hodgson Russ LLP in Albany, NY.
Is William James Comiskey in good standing?
Yes, William James Comiskey holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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