New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William John Gillett
University Of Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Boston, MA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2256931
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, William John Gillett ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Michigan
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2256931 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William John Gillett, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under International Institute Of New England, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02116. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (2,063 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, William John Gillett still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match William John Gillett's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How William compares to fellow University Of Michigan alumni
Among the 1,206 University Of Michigan graduates in the New York register, William John Gillett is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. University Of Michigan alumni
Years since admission - 1,206 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,206 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
University Of Michigan's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan's 2,063 alumni in the New York register, 61.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Michigan alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2256931
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- International Institute Of New England
- City
- Boston, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02116
- Phone
- (617) 695-9990
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William John Gillett's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Gillett licensed?
William Gillett is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William John Gillett admitted to the bar?
William John Gillett's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did William John Gillett go to law school?
William John Gillett attended UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
What company does William John Gillett work for?
William John Gillett is associated with International Institute Of New England in Boston, MA.
Is William John Gillett in good standing?
Yes, William John Gillett holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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