New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William S. Friedman
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1486091
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William S. Friedman carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1971 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 55 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William S. Friedman is registered as bar number 1486091 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under C/O Tarragon Corporation, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10016. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
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.
How William compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, William S. Friedman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 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 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1486091
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- C/O Tarragon Corporation
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10016
- Phone
- (212) 949-5000
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William S. Friedman's current status, "Delinquent", 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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William S. Friedman carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Friedman licensed?
William Friedman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William S. Friedman admitted to the bar?
William S. Friedman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did William S. Friedman go to law school?
William S. Friedman attended COLUMBIA.
What company does William S. Friedman work for?
William S. Friedman is associated with C/O Tarragon Corporation in New York, NY.
Is William S. Friedman in good standing?
No, William S. Friedman carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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