New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Earl Graves Jr
George Washington Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Boston, MA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2541316
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Earl Graves Jr carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1993 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 33 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #346 of 2,912
- by tenure in Boston office peers
- Law school
- George Washington Univ
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Earl Graves Jr is registered as bar number 2541316 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William E. Graves Jr. Glaves & Doyle, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02109. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV.
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 Boston, MA office peers
William Earl Graves Jr is earlier in the Boston, MA office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #346 of 2,912 (12th percentile). See the Boston attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #346
- City cohort
- 2,912
- Local percentile
- 12th
- Admitted
- 1993
Nearest tenure peers in Boston
- John James Aquino admitted 1993 · 33 yr
- Mathew Mendel Avram admitted 1993 · 33 yr
- Deborah Sager Birnbach admitted 1993 · 33 yr
- Timothy J. Bradl admitted 1993 · 33 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How William compares to fellow George Washington Univ alumni
Among the 543 George Washington Univ graduates in the New York register, William Earl Graves Jr is longer-tenured than 17%.
33 years vs. George Washington Univ alumni
Years since admission - 543 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 83% higher than 17% of 543 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 · September 2026
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,439 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 77.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2541316
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- William E. Graves Jr. Glaves & Doyle
- City
- Boston, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02109
- Phone
- (617) 542-6400
Education
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Earl Graves Jr'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 George Washington Univ alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1993 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1993), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1993 whose listed office city differs from Boston, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for William Earl Graves Jr: closest NY bar admission year outside MA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~2,913 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1993)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Graves licensed?
William Graves is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Earl Graves Jr admitted to the bar?
William Earl Graves Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did William Earl Graves Jr go to law school?
William Earl Graves Jr attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV.
What company does William Earl Graves Jr work for?
William Earl Graves Jr is associated with William E. Graves Jr. Glaves & Doyle in Boston, MA.
Is William Earl Graves Jr in good standing?
No, William Earl Graves Jr 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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