New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Harris Cooper
George Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in White Plains, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2381440
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, William Harris Cooper ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2381440 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Harris Cooper, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Marvin A. Cooper, PC, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10601. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (1,520 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, William Harris Cooper 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 Harris Cooper's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 George Washington University alumni
Among the 1,058 George Washington University graduates in the New York register, William Harris Cooper is longer-tenured than 96% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. George Washington University alumni
Years since admission - 1,058 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,058 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
George Washington University's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University's 1,520 alumni in the New York register, 71.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2381440
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Marvin A. Cooper, PC
- City
- White Plains, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10601
- Phone
- (914) 428-9200
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Harris 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
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 Cooper licensed?
William Cooper is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Harris Cooper admitted to the bar?
William Harris Cooper's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did William Harris Cooper go to law school?
William Harris Cooper attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does William Harris Cooper work for?
William Harris Cooper is associated with Marvin A. Cooper, PC in White Plains, NY.
Is William Harris Cooper in good standing?
Yes, William Harris Cooper 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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