New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William M. Dratel
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Riverhead, 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
- 2003820
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William M. Dratel carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1985 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 41 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #57 of 353
- by tenure in Riverhead office peers
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William M. Dratel is registered as bar number 2003820 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Dratel Group Inc, located in Riverhead, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11901. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL (18,418 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.
Tenure among Riverhead, NY office peers
Most of the 353 NY-registered attorneys in Riverhead, NY outrank William M. Dratel on tenure; this record sits at the 16th local percentile (rank #57). See the Riverhead attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #57
- City cohort
- 353
- Local percentile
- 16th
- Admitted
- 1985
Nearest tenure peers in Riverhead
- Richard Ambro admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- James F. Fagan Jr admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Donna Ferrara admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Craig Gibson 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.
What changed, NY OCA 2026-08-06 extract
Compared with the retained 2026-07-03 OCA attorney registration extract. Administrative “due to reregister” churn is excluded.
- Registration status moved from Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday to Delinquent between the 2026-07-03 and 2026-08-06 OCA extracts.
Browse other registration status changes or download prior extracts from the open data page.
How William compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 3,356 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, William M. Dratel is longer-tenured than 99%.
41 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,356 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,356 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 · August 2026
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,418 alumni in the New York register, 64% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
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
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2003820
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Dratel Group Inc
- City
- Riverhead, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11901
- Phone
- (516) 982-1112
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William M. Dratel's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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.
Near-tenure Brooklyn Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1985 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1985), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1985 whose listed office city differs from Riverhead, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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William M. Dratel 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 Dratel licensed?
William Dratel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William M. Dratel admitted to the bar?
William M. Dratel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did William M. Dratel go to law school?
William M. Dratel attended BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL.
What company does William M. Dratel work for?
William M. Dratel is associated with The Dratel Group Inc in Riverhead, NY.
Is William M. Dratel in good standing?
No, William M. Dratel carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.