New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Edward Furniss Jr
Duquesne University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Canandaigua, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2835064
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Edward Furniss Jr appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1997 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 29 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Duquesne University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Edward Furniss Jr is registered as bar number 2835064 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Furniss Law PLLC, located in Canandaigua, NY (Ontario County), ZIP 14424. Educational background: DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY (112 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How William compares to fellow Duquesne University alumni
Among the 83 Duquesne University graduates in the New York register, William Edward Furniss Jr is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Duquesne University alumni
Years since admission - 83 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 54% higher than 46% of 83 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
Duquesne University's active-bar rate
Of Duquesne University's 112 alumni in the New York register, 63.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duquesne University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2835064
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Furniss Law PLLC
- City
- Canandaigua, NY
- County
- Ontario
- ZIP Code
- 14424
- Phone
- (585) 433-5555
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Edward Furniss Jr's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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 Furniss licensed?
William Furniss is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Edward Furniss Jr admitted to the bar?
William Edward Furniss Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did William Edward Furniss Jr go to law school?
William Edward Furniss Jr attended DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY.
What company does William Edward Furniss Jr work for?
William Edward Furniss Jr is associated with Furniss Law PLLC in Canandaigua, NY.
Is William Edward Furniss Jr in good standing?
Not currently, William Edward Furniss Jr's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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