New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
William Thomas French
George Washington Univers alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1961. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1961
- Admitted
- 65
- Years in bar
- 1178441
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Thomas French's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1961 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 65 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- George Washington Univers
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Thomas French is registered as bar number 1178441 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 65 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERS (62 registered alumni).
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 George Washington Univers alumni
Among the 61 George Washington Univers graduates in the New York register, William Thomas French is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
65 years vs. George Washington Univers alumni
Years since admission - 61 NY-registered alumni of this school
65 Top 10% higher than 90% of 61 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
George Washington Univers's active-bar rate
Of George Washington Univers's 62 alumni in the New York register, 32.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
George Washington Univers alumni, active-bar rate
The 1961 admission class today
Of the 1,543 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1961, 11.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1178441
- Year Admitted
- 1961 (65 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Thomas French'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 French licensed?
William French is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Thomas French admitted to the bar?
William Thomas French's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1961.
Where did William Thomas French go to law school?
William Thomas French attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERS.
Is William Thomas French in good standing?
William Thomas French'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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