New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William J. Lewis
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Pelham, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2342616
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, William J. Lewis ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #53 of 83
- by tenure in Pelham office peers
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2342616 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William J. Lewis, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William J. Lewis, Attorney At Law, located in Pelham, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10803. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,418 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, William J. Lewis still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match William J. Lewis's 35 years since admission in 1991.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Pelham, NY office peers
Against Pelham, NY's 83-attorney NY register cohort, William J. Lewis lands at the 63rd tenure percentile (rank #53). See the Pelham attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #53
- City cohort
- 83
- Local percentile
- 63rd
- Admitted
- 1991
Nearest tenure peers in Pelham
- Jeffrey Alan Aronson admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Christina Ann Barrett admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Jennifer A. Pasquantonio admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Robert Gerard Rafferty admitted 1991 · 35 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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 10,325 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, William J. Lewis is longer-tenured than 99%.
35 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 10,325 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 1% higher than 99% of 10,325 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,418 alumni in the New York register, 64% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 75.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2342616
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- William J. Lewis, Attorney At Law
- City
- Pelham, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10803
- Phone
- (914) 673-8190
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William J. Lewis's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1991 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1991), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1991 whose listed office city differs from Pelham, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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William J. Lewis's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Lewis licensed?
William Lewis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William J. Lewis admitted to the bar?
William J. Lewis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did William J. Lewis go to law school?
William J. Lewis attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does William J. Lewis work for?
William J. Lewis is associated with William J. Lewis, Attorney At Law in Pelham, NY.
Is William J. Lewis in good standing?
Yes, William J. Lewis holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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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.