New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
William M. Higgins
Suny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Rochester, NY. 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
- 1710003
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William M. Higgins appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1981 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 45 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Suny At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William M. Higgins is registered as bar number 1710003 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William M. Higgins Esq., located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14614. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO (2,951 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How William compares to fellow Suny At Buffalo alumni
Among the 1,248 Suny At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, William M. Higgins is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Suny At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 1,248 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,248 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
Suny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny At Buffalo's 2,951 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1710003
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- William M. Higgins Esq.
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14614
- Phone
- (585) 454-3310
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William M. Higgins's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Higgins licensed?
William Higgins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William M. Higgins admitted to the bar?
William M. Higgins's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did William M. Higgins go to law school?
William M. Higgins attended SUNY AT BUFFALO.
What company does William M. Higgins work for?
William M. Higgins is associated with William M. Higgins Esq. in Rochester, NY.
Is William M. Higgins in good standing?
Not currently, William M. Higgins's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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