New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William J. Doyle Iii
Columbus Sch Catholic Uni alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Troy, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1961853
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William J. Doyle Iii has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #46 of 188
- by tenure in Troy office peers
- Law school
- Columbus Sch Catholic Uni
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William J. Doyle Iii has carried New York bar registration 1961853 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Fowler, Doyle, Spiess PLLC, located in Troy, NY (Rensselaer County), ZIP 12180. Educational background: COLUMBUS SCH CATHOLIC UNI.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, William J. Doyle Iii 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 J. Doyle Iii's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Troy, NY office peers
William J. Doyle Iii is toward the newer end of Troy, NY's NY register cohort: #46 of 188 by years since admission. See the Troy attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #46
- City cohort
- 188
- Local percentile
- 24th
- Admitted
- 1985
Nearest tenure peers in Troy
- J Michael Naughton Jr admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Kenneth S. Ritzenberg admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Bruce B. Rubin admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Charles W. Thomas admitted 1985 · 41 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 70.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1961853
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Fowler, Doyle, Spiess PLLC
- City
- Troy, NY
- County
- Rensselaer
- ZIP Code
- 12180
- Phone
- (518) 279-1212
Education
COLUMBUS SCH CATHOLIC UNI
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William J. Doyle Iii's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Doyle licensed?
William Doyle is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William J. Doyle Iii admitted to the bar?
William J. Doyle Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did William J. Doyle Iii go to law school?
William J. Doyle Iii attended COLUMBUS SCH CATHOLIC UNI.
What company does William J. Doyle Iii work for?
William J. Doyle Iii is associated with Fowler, Doyle, Spiess PLLC in Troy, NY.
Is William J. Doyle Iii in good standing?
Yes, William J. Doyle Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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