New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William M. Hartnett
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1672872
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William M. Hartnett has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #5013 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William M. Hartnett has carried New York bar registration 1672872 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM (6,270 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, William M. Hartnett has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
William M. Hartnett's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
William M. Hartnett is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #5,013 of 93,608 (5th percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #5,013
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 5th
- Admitted
- 1980
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Nancy Abraham admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Lawrence M. Abramson admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Emanuel Jay Adler admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Sheldon Stuart Adler admitted 1980 · 46 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 Fordham alumni
Among the 2,676 Fordham graduates in the New York register, William M. Hartnett is longer-tenured than 99%.
46 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,676 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,676 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
Fordham's active-bar rate
Of Fordham's 6,270 alumni in the New York register, 48.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1672872
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10005
- Phone
- (212) 701-3000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William M. Hartnett's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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.
Same firm affiliation: Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure Fordham alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1980 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1980), other cities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Hartnett licensed?
William Hartnett is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William M. Hartnett admitted to the bar?
William M. Hartnett's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did William M. Hartnett go to law school?
William M. Hartnett attended FORDHAM.
What company does William M. Hartnett work for?
William M. Hartnett is associated with Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP in New York, NY.
Is William M. Hartnett in good standing?
Yes, William M. Hartnett holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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