New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William James Fishlinger
St. Johns University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Uniondale, NY. 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
- 2173318
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William James Fishlinger carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1988 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #142 of 894
- by tenure in Uniondale office peers
- Law school
- St. Johns University School Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William James Fishlinger is registered as bar number 2173318 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 Congdon, Flaherty, Ocallaghan, Reid & Donlon, Travis & Fishlinger, located in Uniondale, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11553. Educational background: St. Johns University School of Law.
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 Uniondale, NY office peers
Most of the 894 NY-registered attorneys in Uniondale, NY outrank William James Fishlinger on tenure; this record sits at the 16th local percentile (rank #142). See the Uniondale attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #142
- City cohort
- 894
- Local percentile
- 16th
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in Uniondale
- Ellen Abberbock admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Christopher Amato admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Merril Schapiro Biscone admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Kenneth Thomas Boyd admitted 1988 · 38 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How William compares to fellow St. Johns University School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,505 St. Johns University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, William James Fishlinger is longer-tenured than 99%.
38 years vs. St. Johns University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,505 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,505 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 · September 2026
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
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2173318
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Congdon, Flaherty, Ocallaghan, Reid & Donlon, Travis & Fishlinger
- City
- Uniondale, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11553
- Phone
- (516) 542-5900
Education
St. Johns University School of Law
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William James Fishlinger'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 St. Johns University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1988 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from Uniondale, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for William James Fishlinger: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~895 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1988)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Fishlinger licensed?
William Fishlinger is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William James Fishlinger admitted to the bar?
William James Fishlinger's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did William James Fishlinger go to law school?
William James Fishlinger attended St. Johns University School of Law.
What company does William James Fishlinger work for?
William James Fishlinger is associated with Congdon, Flaherty, Ocallaghan, Reid & Donlon, Travis & Fishlinger in Uniondale, NY.
Is William James Fishlinger in good standing?
No, William James Fishlinger carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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