New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Edward Mccarthy
Albany Union University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Selkirk, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2243822
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, William Edward Mccarthy ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Union University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2243822 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Edward Mccarthy, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Selkirk, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12158. Educational background: ALBANY UNION UNIVERSITY (180 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, William Edward Mccarthy 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 Edward Mccarthy's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Albany Union University alumni
Among the 172 Albany Union University graduates in the New York register, William Edward Mccarthy is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Albany Union University alumni
Years since admission - 172 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 41% higher than 59% of 172 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Albany Union University's active-bar rate
Of Albany Union University's 180 alumni in the New York register, 76.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Union University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2243822
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Selkirk, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12158
- Phone
- (518) 429-7514
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Edward Mccarthy'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 Mccarthy licensed?
William Mccarthy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Edward Mccarthy admitted to the bar?
William Edward Mccarthy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did William Edward Mccarthy go to law school?
William Edward Mccarthy attended ALBANY UNION UNIVERSITY.
Is William Edward Mccarthy in good standing?
Yes, William Edward Mccarthy holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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