New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William James Kovatch
Temple University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Lorton, VA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2956647
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William James Kovatch carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1999 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 27 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #3 of 5
- by tenure in Lorton office peers
- Law school
- Temple University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William James Kovatch is registered as bar number 2956647 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William J. Kovatch, Attorney At Law, PLLC, located in Lorton, VA, ZIP 22079. Educational background: TEMPLE UNIVERSITY (646 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 Lorton, VA office peers
In the small Lorton, VA cohort (5 with admission years), William James Kovatch ranks #3 by tenure.
- Local rank
- #3
- City cohort
- 5
- Local percentile
- 40th
- Admitted
- 1999
Nearest tenure peers in Lorton
- Max Patrick Lapertosa admitted 1997 · 29 yr
- Christiana Cecile Stover admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Michael Ghirmay Andegeorgis admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Cecelia Vergaretti admitted 1989 · 37 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 Temple University alumni
Among the 421 Temple University graduates in the New York register, William James Kovatch is longer-tenured than 45%.
27 years vs. Temple University alumni
Years since admission - 421 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 55% higher than 45% of 421 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
Temple University's active-bar rate
Of Temple University's 646 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 81.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2956647
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- William J. Kovatch, Attorney At Law, PLLC
- City
- Lorton, VA
- ZIP Code
- 22079
- Phone
- (703) 837-8832
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William James Kovatch'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 Temple University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1999 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1999), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1999 whose listed office city differs from Lorton, 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 James Kovatch with the closest admission year to 1999. 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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William James Kovatch 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 Kovatch licensed?
William Kovatch is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William James Kovatch admitted to the bar?
William James Kovatch's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did William James Kovatch go to law school?
William James Kovatch attended TEMPLE UNIVERSITY.
What company does William James Kovatch work for?
William James Kovatch is associated with William J. Kovatch, Attorney At Law, PLLC in Lorton, VA.
Is William James Kovatch in good standing?
No, William James Kovatch carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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