New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Edward Holmes
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4738894
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Edward Holmes has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #45355 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Edward Holmes carries New York bar registration 4738894, an established, active practitioner 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 Hogan Lovells Cadwalader International LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10281. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA (5,610 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, William Edward Holmes remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
William Edward Holmes was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
William Edward Holmes's 17-year NY register tenure places mid-pack in New York, NY: rank #45,355 of 93,608 office peers (48th percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #45,355
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 48th
- Admitted
- 2009
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Charles Richard Abbate admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- Alexander Abraham Abdo admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- Muhseen Waliyullah Abdoolraman admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- Zachary Joshua Abella admitted 2009 · 17 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 Columbia alumni
Among the 2,448 Columbia graduates in the New York register, William Edward Holmes is longer-tenured than 6%.
17 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,448 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 94% higher than 6% of 2,448 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
Columbia's active-bar rate
Of Columbia's 5,610 alumni in the New York register, 48.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 87.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4738894
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hogan Lovells Cadwalader International LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10281
- Phone
- (212) 504-6000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Edward Holmes'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: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader International LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure Columbia alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2009 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2009), other cities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Holmes licensed?
William Holmes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Edward Holmes admitted to the bar?
William Edward Holmes was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did William Edward Holmes go to law school?
William Edward Holmes attended COLUMBIA.
What company does William Edward Holmes work for?
William Edward Holmes is associated with Hogan Lovells Cadwalader International LLP in New York, NY.
Is William Edward Holmes in good standing?
Yes, William Edward Holmes 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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