New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

William Dee Cooper

Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Rockville Centre, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1975
Admitted
51
Years in bar
1019256
NY reg #

The record in one line

William Dee Cooper has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

51 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Buffalo 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
1975
51 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Buffalo Law School
69.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1019256
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William Dee Cooper has carried New York bar registration 1019256 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under William D Cooper, located in Rockville Centre, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11570. Educational background: BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL (61 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 51 years, William Dee Cooper 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 Dee Cooper's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

51 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

51 Top 4% higher than 96% 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

Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate

Of Buffalo Law School's 61 alumni in the New York register, 69.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%69.4%
Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1975 admission class today

Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1975 class 66.2% 47.9% ▼ -27.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1975 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1019256
Year Admitted
1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
William D Cooper
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11570
Phone
(516) 766-6736

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Dee Cooper'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 Dee Cooper'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 Cooper licensed?

William Cooper is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Dee Cooper admitted to the bar?

William Dee Cooper's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.

Where did William Dee Cooper go to law school?

William Dee Cooper attended BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL.

What company does William Dee Cooper work for?

William Dee Cooper is associated with William D Cooper in Rockville Centre, NY.

Is William Dee Cooper in good standing?

Yes, William Dee Cooper holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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