New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Alan Finkelstein
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1026368
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Alan Finkelstein has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 53 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Alan Finkelstein has carried New York bar registration 1026368 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 53 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 53 years, William Alan Finkelstein 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 Alan Finkelstein's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
53 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
53 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How William compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, William Alan Finkelstein is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
53 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,967 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 · May 2026
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1026368
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Alan Finkelstein's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-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 Finkelstein licensed?
William Finkelstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Alan Finkelstein admitted to the bar?
William Alan Finkelstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did William Alan Finkelstein go to law school?
William Alan Finkelstein attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
Is William Alan Finkelstein in good standing?
Yes, William Alan Finkelstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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