New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
William Francis Coughlin
University At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Fredonia, 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
- 2416097
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, William Francis Coughlin 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
- University At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2416097 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Francis Coughlin, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Fredonia, NY (Chautauqua County), ZIP 14063. Educational background: UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO (755 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, William Francis Coughlin 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 Francis Coughlin'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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How William compares to fellow University At Buffalo alumni
Among the 717 University At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, William Francis Coughlin is longer-tenured than 98% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. University At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 717 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 2% higher than 98% of 717 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
University At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University At Buffalo's 755 alumni in the New York register, 78.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University At Buffalo 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
- 2416097
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Fredonia, NY
- County
- Chautauqua
- ZIP Code
- 14063
- Phone
- (716) 679-7084
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Francis Coughlin'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 Coughlin licensed?
William Coughlin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Francis Coughlin admitted to the bar?
William Francis Coughlin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did William Francis Coughlin go to law school?
William Francis Coughlin attended UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO.
Is William Francis Coughlin in good standing?
Yes, William Francis Coughlin 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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