New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Bernard Federman
Tulsa Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Oklahoma City, OK. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2215341
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, William Bernard Federman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #4 of 57
- by tenure in Oklahoma City office peers
- Law school
- Tulsa Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2215341 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Bernard Federman, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Federman & Sherwood, located in Oklahoma City, OK, ZIP 73120. Educational background: Tulsa Law School.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, William Bernard Federman 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 Bernard Federman's 38 years since admission in 1988.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Oklahoma City, OK office peers
William Bernard Federman is toward the newer end of Oklahoma City, OK's NY register cohort: #4 of 57 by years since admission. See the Oklahoma City attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #4
- City cohort
- 57
- Local percentile
- 5th
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in Oklahoma City
- Paula Jo-Ann Dalley admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Rochelle Ruth Loskywitz admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Andrew Sachs admitted 1992 · 34 yr
- Adam Buckley Cohen admitted 1994 · 32 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 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2215341
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Federman & Sherwood
- City
- Oklahoma City, OK
- ZIP Code
- 73120
- Phone
- (405) 235-1560
Education
Tulsa Law School
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Bernard Federman'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.
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from Oklahoma City, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Federman licensed?
William Federman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Bernard Federman admitted to the bar?
William Bernard Federman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did William Bernard Federman go to law school?
William Bernard Federman attended Tulsa Law School.
What company does William Bernard Federman work for?
William Bernard Federman is associated with Federman & Sherwood in Oklahoma City, OK.
Is William Bernard Federman in good standing?
Yes, William Bernard Federman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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