New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Edward Fisher
Fordham Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1955. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1955
- Admitted
- 71
- Years in bar
- 1400993
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Edward Fisher's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1955 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 71 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Fordham Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Edward Fisher is registered as bar number 1400993 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 71 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW.
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How William compares to fellow Fordham Law alumni
Among the 241 Fordham Law graduates in the New York register, William Edward Fisher is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
71 years vs. Fordham Law alumni
Years since admission - 241 NY-registered alumni of this school
71 Top 1% higher than 99% of 241 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 1955 admission class today
Of the 1,442 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1955, 2.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1400993
- Year Admitted
- 1955 (71 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Edward Fisher's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 Fisher licensed?
William Fisher is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Edward Fisher admitted to the bar?
William Edward Fisher's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1955.
Where did William Edward Fisher go to law school?
William Edward Fisher attended FORDHAM LAW.
Is William Edward Fisher in good standing?
William Edward Fisher's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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