New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William G. Macdevitt
St Johns University. Hofstra Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Melville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2523918
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, William G. Macdevitt ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns University. Hofstra Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2523918 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William G. Macdevitt, 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 Perry Vanetten Rainis& Kutner, LLP, located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY. HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, William G. Macdevitt 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 G. Macdevitt's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2523918
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Perry Vanetten Rainis& Kutner, LLP
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (631) 414-7930
Education
ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY. HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William G. Macdevitt'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 Macdevitt licensed?
William Macdevitt is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William G. Macdevitt admitted to the bar?
William G. Macdevitt's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did William G. Macdevitt go to law school?
William G. Macdevitt attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY. HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL.
What company does William G. Macdevitt work for?
William G. Macdevitt is associated with Perry Vanetten Rainis& Kutner, LLP in Melville, NY.
Is William G. Macdevitt in good standing?
Yes, William G. Macdevitt holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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