New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William George Harris
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Hampton, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2177574
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, William George Harris ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2177574 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William George Harris, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. 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 G. Harris Attorney At Law, located in Hampton, NJ, ZIP 08827. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, William George Harris 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 George Harris's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 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 Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, William George Harris is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 14% higher than 86% of 2,345 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
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2177574
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- William G. Harris Attorney At Law
- City
- Hampton, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08827
- Phone
- (908) 730-8545
Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William George Harris'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 Harris licensed?
William Harris is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William George Harris admitted to the bar?
William George Harris's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did William George Harris go to law school?
William George Harris attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
What company does William George Harris work for?
William George Harris is associated with William G. Harris Attorney At Law in Hampton, NJ.
Is William George Harris in good standing?
Yes, William George Harris holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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