New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Evan Kovacic
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Washington, DC. 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
- 1639426
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Evan Kovacic has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Evan Kovacic has carried New York bar registration 1639426 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 George Washington University Law School, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20052. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, William Evan Kovacic 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 Evan Kovacic's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, William Evan Kovacic is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,236 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1639426
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- George Washington University Law School
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20052
- Phone
- (202) 994-8123
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Evan Kovacic'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 Kovacic licensed?
William Kovacic is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Evan Kovacic admitted to the bar?
William Evan Kovacic's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did William Evan Kovacic go to law school?
William Evan Kovacic attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does William Evan Kovacic work for?
William Evan Kovacic is associated with George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC.
Is William Evan Kovacic in good standing?
Yes, William Evan Kovacic holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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