New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

William Edward Fitzgerald

John Marshall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Glens Falls, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1975
Admitted
51
Years in bar
1584713
NY reg #

The record in one line

William Edward Fitzgerald has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

51 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
John Marshall

Data updated May 2026

Download card View watchlist
Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1975
51 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
John Marshall
61.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1584713
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William Edward Fitzgerald has carried New York bar registration 1584713 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Mcphillips Fitzgerald Etal, located in Glens Falls, NY (Warren County), ZIP 12801. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: JOHN MARSHALL (147 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 51 years, William Edward Fitzgerald 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 Edward Fitzgerald's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

51 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

51 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How William compares to fellow John Marshall alumni

Among the 132 John Marshall graduates in the New York register, William Edward Fitzgerald is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

51 years vs. John Marshall alumni

Years since admission - 132 NY-registered alumni of this school

51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 132 fellow alumni

This attorney 20 50 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

John Marshall's active-bar rate

Of John Marshall's 147 alumni in the New York register, 61.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

John Marshall alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%61.5%
John Marshall alumni, active-bar rate

The 1975 admission class today

Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1975 class 66.2% 47.9% ▼ -27.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1975 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1584713
Year Admitted
1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Mcphillips Fitzgerald Etal
County
Warren
ZIP Code
12801
Phone
(518) 792-1174

Education

JOHN MARSHALL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Edward Fitzgerald'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nearby Attorneys in Glens Falls, NY

Compare credentials side-by-side

Compare William Edward Fitzgerald with similar attorneys in Glens Falls.

Compare attorneys →

Before you rely on this record

William Edward Fitzgerald's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is William Fitzgerald licensed?

William Fitzgerald is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Edward Fitzgerald admitted to the bar?

William Edward Fitzgerald's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.

Where did William Edward Fitzgerald go to law school?

William Edward Fitzgerald attended JOHN MARSHALL.

What company does William Edward Fitzgerald work for?

William Edward Fitzgerald is associated with Mcphillips Fitzgerald Etal in Glens Falls, NY.

Is William Edward Fitzgerald in good standing?

Yes, William Edward Fitzgerald holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.