New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
William Haas Kissel
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1968, registered office in Lake Placid, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1968
- Admitted
- 58
- Years in bar
- 1300789
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Haas Kissel has spent 58 years on the register since admission in 1968, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 58 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Haas Kissel has carried New York bar registration 1300789 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. 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 H Kissel, located in Lake Placid, NY (Essex County), ZIP 12946. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (2,796 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 58 years, William Haas Kissel 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 Haas Kissel's 58 years since a 1968 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
58 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
58 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,151 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, William Haas Kissel is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
58 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,151 NY-registered alumni of this school
58 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,151 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Syracuse University's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University's 2,796 alumni in the New York register, 56.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1968 admission class today
Of the 1,871 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1968, 32.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1300789
- Year Admitted
- 1968 (58 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- William H Kissel
- City
- Lake Placid, NY
- County
- Essex
- ZIP Code
- 12946
- Phone
- (518) 523-1980
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Haas Kissel'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 Kissel licensed?
William Kissel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Haas Kissel admitted to the bar?
William Haas Kissel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1968.
Where did William Haas Kissel go to law school?
William Haas Kissel attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
What company does William Haas Kissel work for?
William Haas Kissel is associated with William H Kissel in Lake Placid, NY.
Is William Haas Kissel in good standing?
Yes, William Haas Kissel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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