New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William P. Hessney Jr
Albany alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Albany, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1974070
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William P. Hessney Jr has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William P. Hessney Jr has carried New York bar registration 1974070 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Hinman, Howard & Kattell LLP, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12205. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ALBANY (2,431 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, William P. Hessney Jr 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 P. Hessney Jr's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Albany alumni
Among the 1,229 Albany graduates in the New York register, William P. Hessney Jr is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Albany alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,229 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
Albany's active-bar rate
Of Albany's 2,431 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Albany alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1974070
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hinman, Howard & Kattell LLP
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12205
- Phone
- (518) 869-5552
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William P. Hessney Jr'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 Hessney licensed?
William Hessney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William P. Hessney Jr admitted to the bar?
William P. Hessney Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did William P. Hessney Jr go to law school?
William P. Hessney Jr attended ALBANY.
What company does William P. Hessney Jr work for?
William P. Hessney Jr is associated with Hinman, Howard & Kattell LLP in Albany, NY.
Is William P. Hessney Jr in good standing?
Yes, William P. Hessney Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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