New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Felix Knight
Rutgers Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in Newton Centre, MA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 2024859
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Felix Knight carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1973 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 53 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #1 of 7
- by tenure in Newton Centre office peers
- Law school
- Rutgers Newark
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Felix Knight is registered as bar number 2024859 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 William F Knight Ii Esq, located in Newton Centre, MA, ZIP 02459. Educational background: RUTGERS NEWARK.
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 Newton Centre, MA office peers
Within Newton Centre, MA's 7-attorney local set, William Felix Knight is #1 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Newton Centre attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #1
- City cohort
- 7
- Local percentile
- 0th
- Admitted
- 1973
Nearest tenure peers in Newton Centre
- Nina Farber admitted 1992 · 34 yr
- Misti Marie Duvall admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Aziz Fidel Rana admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Ali Marc Manigat 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How William compares to fellow Rutgers Newark alumni
Among the 417 Rutgers Newark graduates in the New York register, William Felix Knight is longer-tenured than 99%.
53 years vs. Rutgers Newark alumni
Years since admission - 417 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 417 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 · September 2026
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2024859
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- William F Knight Ii Esq
- City
- Newton Centre, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02459
- Phone
- (617) 965-2888
Education
RUTGERS NEWARK
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Felix Knight'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.
Near-tenure Rutgers Newark alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1973 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1973), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1973 whose listed office city differs from Newton Centre, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for William Felix Knight with the closest admission year to 1973. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Knight licensed?
William Knight is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Felix Knight admitted to the bar?
William Felix Knight's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did William Felix Knight go to law school?
William Felix Knight attended RUTGERS NEWARK.
What company does William Felix Knight work for?
William Felix Knight is associated with William F Knight Ii Esq in Newton Centre, MA.
Is William Felix Knight in good standing?
No, William Felix Knight carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.