New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

William Gary Hanft

University Of Miami alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Livingston, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1981
Admitted
45
Years in bar
1735471
NY reg #

The record in one line

William Gary Hanft carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1981 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

45 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
#12 of 214
by tenure in Livingston office peers
Law school
University Of Miami

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1981
45 years
Law school
University Of Miami
64.3% active rate
Registration
1735471
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William Gary Hanft is registered as bar number 1735471 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under William Hanft, located in Livingston, NJ, ZIP 07039. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (889 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "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 Livingston, NJ office peers

Most of the 214 NY-registered attorneys in Livingston, NJ outrank William Gary Hanft on tenure; this record sits at the 5th local percentile (rank #12). See the Livingston attorney directory .

Local rank
#12
City cohort
214
Local percentile
5th
Admitted
1981

Nearest tenure peers in Livingston

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 University Of Miami alumni

Among the 510 University Of Miami graduates in the New York register, William Gary Hanft is longer-tenured than 99%.

45 years vs. University Of Miami alumni

Years since admission - 510 NY-registered alumni of this school

45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 510 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

University Of Miami's active-bar rate

Of University Of Miami's 889 alumni in the New York register, 64.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%64.3%
University Of Miami alumni, active-bar rate

The 1981 admission class today

Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 54.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1981 class 67.2% 54.1% ▼ -19.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1981 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1735471
Year Admitted
1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Mar 2026

Location & Contact

Company
William Hanft
ZIP Code
07039
Phone
(973) 535-8166

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Gary Hanft's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Two non-geo peer axes for William Gary Hanft: closest NY bar admission year outside NJ, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~215 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

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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Before you rely on this record

William Gary Hanft carries a "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 Hanft licensed?

William Hanft is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Gary Hanft admitted to the bar?

William Gary Hanft's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.

Where did William Gary Hanft go to law school?

William Gary Hanft attended UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI.

What company does William Gary Hanft work for?

William Gary Hanft is associated with William Hanft in Livingston, NJ.

Is William Gary Hanft in good standing?

No, William Gary Hanft carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.