New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Martin Kelly
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Menlo Park, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1407790
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Martin Kelly carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1979 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #4 of 226
- by tenure in Menlo Park office peers
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Martin Kelly is registered as bar number 1407790 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Davis Polk & Wardwell, located in Menlo Park, CA, ZIP 94025. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA (5,663 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Menlo Park, CA office peers
Most of the 226 NY-registered attorneys in Menlo Park, CA outrank William Martin Kelly on tenure; this record sits at the 1st local percentile (rank #4). See the Menlo Park attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #4
- City cohort
- 226
- Local percentile
- 1st
- Admitted
- 1979
Nearest tenure peers in Menlo Park
- June Claire Gottschalk admitted 1978 · 48 yr
- Eric Cassel Little admitted 1978 · 48 yr
- Roberta J. Morris admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Joseph H. Clasgens Iii admitted 1983 · 43 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 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, William Martin Kelly is longer-tenured than 99%.
47 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 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 · August 2026
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1407790
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell
- City
- Menlo Park, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94025
- Phone
- (650) 752-2003
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Martin Kelly's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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.
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William Martin Kelly carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Kelly licensed?
William Kelly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Martin Kelly admitted to the bar?
William Martin Kelly's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did William Martin Kelly go to law school?
William Martin Kelly attended COLUMBIA.
What company does William Martin Kelly work for?
William Martin Kelly is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell in Menlo Park, CA.
Is William Martin Kelly in good standing?
No, William Martin Kelly carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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