New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
William Harris Gardner
Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1959. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1959
- Admitted
- 67
- Years in bar
- 1486307
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Harris Gardner's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1959 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 67 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Harris Gardner is registered as bar number 1486307 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 67 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO (970 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 Suny Buffalo alumni
Among the 450 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, William Harris Gardner is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
67 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 450 NY-registered alumni of this school
67 Top 1% higher than 99% of 450 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo's 970 alumni in the New York register, 65.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1959 admission class today
Of the 1,551 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1959, 8.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1486307
- Year Admitted
- 1959 (67 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Harris Gardner'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 Gardner licensed?
William Gardner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Harris Gardner admitted to the bar?
William Harris Gardner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1959.
Where did William Harris Gardner go to law school?
William Harris Gardner attended SUNY BUFFALO.
Is William Harris Gardner in good standing?
William Harris Gardner'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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