New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Taber Ferris Iii
Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Central Islip, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 2106631
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Taber Ferris Iii appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1977 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 49 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- #23 of 442
- by tenure in Central Islip office peers
- Law school
- Fordham Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Taber Ferris Iii is registered as bar number 2106631 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Suffolk County, County Attorney Office, located in Central Islip, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11722. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL (1,791 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
Tenure among Central Islip, NY office peers
Most of the 442 NY-registered attorneys in Central Islip, NY outrank William Taber Ferris Iii on tenure; this record sits at the 5th local percentile (rank #23). See the Central Islip attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #23
- City cohort
- 442
- Local percentile
- 5th
- Admitted
- 1977
Nearest tenure peers in Central Islip
- Lynne Adair Kramer admitted 1977 · 49 yr
- Mark David Cohen admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Charles Kelly admitted 1978 · 48 yr
- Stewart Krupin admitted 1976 · 50 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.
How William compares to fellow Fordham Law School alumni
Among the 1,122 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, William Taber Ferris Iii is longer-tenured than 99%.
49 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,122 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,122 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
Fordham Law School's active-bar rate
Of Fordham Law School's 1,791 alumni in the New York register, 57.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Fordham Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2106631
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Suffolk County, County Attorney Office
- City
- Central Islip, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11722
- Phone
- (631) 853-5775
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Taber Ferris Iii's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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 Fordham Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1977 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1977), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1977 whose listed office city differs from Central Islip, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Ferris licensed?
William Ferris is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Taber Ferris Iii admitted to the bar?
William Taber Ferris Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did William Taber Ferris Iii go to law school?
William Taber Ferris Iii attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
What company does William Taber Ferris Iii work for?
William Taber Ferris Iii is associated with Suffolk County, County Attorney Office in Central Islip, NY.
Is William Taber Ferris Iii in good standing?
Not currently, William Taber Ferris Iii's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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