New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

William Joseph Connelly Iii

St Johns Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Stuart, FL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1995
Admitted
31
Years in bar
2654978
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, William Joseph Connelly Iii ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

31 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
St Johns Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1995
31 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
St Johns Law School
19.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2654978
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2654978 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Joseph Connelly Iii, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Connelly Law PLLC, located in Stuart, FL, ZIP 34994. Educational background: ST JOHNS LAW SCHOOL (422 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 31 years on the register, William Joseph Connelly Iii still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match William Joseph Connelly Iii's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

31 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How William compares to fellow St Johns Law School alumni

Among the 123 St Johns Law School graduates in the New York register, William Joseph Connelly Iii is longer-tenured than 9% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

31 years vs. St Johns Law School alumni

Years since admission - 123 NY-registered alumni of this school

31 Top 91% higher than 9% of 123 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 55 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 · May 2026

St Johns Law School's active-bar rate

Of St Johns Law School's 422 alumni in the New York register, 19.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

St Johns Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%19.8%
St Johns Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1995 admission class today

Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1995 class 66.2% 78% ▲ +17.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1995 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2654978
Year Admitted
1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jun 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Connelly Law PLLC
ZIP Code
34994
Phone
(772) 245-8030

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Joseph Connelly Iii'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

William Joseph Connelly Iii's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is William Connelly licensed?

William Connelly is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Joseph Connelly Iii admitted to the bar?

William Joseph Connelly Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.

Where did William Joseph Connelly Iii go to law school?

William Joseph Connelly Iii attended ST JOHNS LAW SCHOOL.

What company does William Joseph Connelly Iii work for?

William Joseph Connelly Iii is associated with Connelly Law PLLC in Stuart, FL.

Is William Joseph Connelly Iii in good standing?

Yes, William Joseph Connelly Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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