New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Howard Josephson
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1956, 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.
- 1956
- Admitted
- 70
- Years in bar
- 1046416
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Howard Josephson has spent 70 years on the register since admission in 1956, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 70 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Howard Josephson has carried New York bar registration 1046416 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 Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 70 years, William Howard Josephson 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 Howard Josephson's 70 years since a 1956 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
70 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
70 Top 1% higher than 99% 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 Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, William Howard Josephson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
70 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
70 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 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 1956 admission class today
Of the 1,325 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1956, 4.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1046416
- Year Admitted
- 1956 (70 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 859-8220
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Howard Josephson'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 Josephson licensed?
William Josephson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Howard Josephson admitted to the bar?
William Howard Josephson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1956.
Where did William Howard Josephson go to law school?
William Howard Josephson attended COLUMBIA.
What company does William Howard Josephson work for?
William Howard Josephson is associated with Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson in New York, NY.
Is William Howard Josephson in good standing?
Yes, William Howard Josephson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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