New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Morris Freeman
Univ Of No Carolina alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Southampton, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1451855
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 51 years on the register since a 1975 admission, William Morris Freeman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 96% of the currently-active bar.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of No Carolina
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Morris Freeman is registered as bar number 1451855 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Southampton, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11968. Educational background: UNIV OF NO CAROLINA (3 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
William Morris Freeman sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match William Morris Freeman's 51 years since admission in 1975. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ Of No Carolina's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of No Carolina's 3 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Univ Of No Carolina 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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1451855
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Southampton, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11968
- Phone
- (631) 287-4746
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. William Morris Freeman's current status is "Currently registered".
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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William Morris Freeman'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 Freeman licensed?
William Freeman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Morris Freeman admitted to the bar?
William Morris Freeman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did William Morris Freeman go to law school?
William Morris Freeman attended UNIV OF NO CAROLINA.
Is William Morris Freeman in good standing?
Yes, William Morris Freeman 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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