New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

William Christopher Dowling

George Mason University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Alexandria, VA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1998
Admitted
28
Years in bar
2911949
NY reg #

The record in one line

William Christopher Dowling carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1998 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

28 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
George Mason University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1998
28 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
George Mason University
68.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2911949
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William Christopher Dowling is registered as bar number 2911949 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Patent And Trademark Office, located in Alexandria, VA, ZIP 22314. Educational background: GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY (124 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How William compares to fellow George Mason University alumni

Among the 102 George Mason University graduates in the New York register, William Christopher Dowling is longer-tenured than 51% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

28 years vs. George Mason University alumni

Years since admission - 102 NY-registered alumni of this school

28 Top 49% higher than 51% of 102 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

George Mason University's active-bar rate

Of George Mason University's 124 alumni in the New York register, 68.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

George Mason University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%68.5%
George Mason University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1998 admission class today

Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1998 class 66.2% 62.8% ▼ -5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1998 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
2911949
Year Admitted
1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Patent And Trademark Office
ZIP Code
22314
Phone
(571) 272-2116

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Christopher Dowling's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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 outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
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 Christopher Dowling carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is William Dowling licensed?

William Dowling is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Christopher Dowling admitted to the bar?

William Christopher Dowling's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.

Where did William Christopher Dowling go to law school?

William Christopher Dowling attended GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY.

What company does William Christopher Dowling work for?

William Christopher Dowling is associated with Patent And Trademark Office in Alexandria, VA.

Is William Christopher Dowling in good standing?

No, William Christopher Dowling carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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