New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Robert Connelly
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Mendham, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1698869
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Robert Connelly has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Robert Connelly has carried New York bar registration 1698869 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 Law Offices Of William Connelly, LLC, located in Mendham, NJ, ZIP 07945. Educational background: New York Law School (14,968 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, William Robert Connelly 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 Robert Connelly's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 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 New York Law School alumni
Among the 7,974 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, William Robert Connelly is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 7,974 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 7,974 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1698869
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of William Connelly, LLC
- City
- Mendham, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07945
- Phone
- (973) 543-5301
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Robert Connelly'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 Connelly licensed?
William Connelly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Robert Connelly admitted to the bar?
William Robert Connelly's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did William Robert Connelly go to law school?
William Robert Connelly attended New York Law School.
What company does William Robert Connelly work for?
William Robert Connelly is associated with Law Offices Of William Connelly, LLC in Mendham, NJ.
Is William Robert Connelly in good standing?
Yes, William Robert Connelly 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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