New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
William Donald Goodman
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Ithaca, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 1905058
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Donald Goodman carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1987 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 39 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #67 of 334
- by tenure in Ithaca office peers
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Donald Goodman is registered as bar number 1905058 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William Donald Goodman Law Office, located in Ithaca, NY (Tompkins County), ZIP 14850. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (9,991 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, 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.
Tenure among Ithaca, NY office peers
Most of the 334 NY-registered attorneys in Ithaca, NY outrank William Donald Goodman on tenure; this record sits at the 20th local percentile (rank #67). See the Ithaca attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #67
- City cohort
- 334
- Local percentile
- 20th
- Admitted
- 1987
Nearest tenure peers in Ithaca
- Thomas Dale Cramer admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- Richard Thomas John admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- Laura Marie Barnhill admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- John Emerson Butler admitted 1988 · 38 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How William compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,417 New York University graduates in the New York register, William Donald Goodman is longer-tenured than 91%.
39 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,417 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 9% higher than 91% of 4,417 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 · August 2026
New York University's active-bar rate
Of New York University's 9,991 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 73.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1905058
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Oct 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- William Donald Goodman Law Office
- City
- Ithaca, NY
- County
- Tompkins
- ZIP Code
- 14850
- Phone
- (607) 269-0646
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Donald Goodman's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure New York University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1987 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1987), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1987 whose listed office city differs from Ithaca, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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William Donald Goodman carries a "Suspended, 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 Goodman licensed?
William Goodman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Donald Goodman admitted to the bar?
William Donald Goodman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did William Donald Goodman go to law school?
William Donald Goodman attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does William Donald Goodman work for?
William Donald Goodman is associated with William Donald Goodman Law Office in Ithaca, NY.
Is William Donald Goodman in good standing?
No, William Donald Goodman carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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