New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Francis Meehan
Boston University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Irvine, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5047501
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, William Francis Meehan has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5047501 on the New York register belongs to William Francis Meehan, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Rutan & Tucker, LLP, located in Irvine, CA, ZIP 92612. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Boston University School of Law (6,396 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
William Francis Meehan is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, William Francis Meehan sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Boston University School Of Law alumni
Among the 3,331 Boston University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, William Francis Meehan is longer-tenured than 26% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Boston University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 3,331 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 74% higher than 26% of 3,331 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Boston University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Boston University School Of Law's 6,396 alumni in the New York register, 79.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Boston University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5047501
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Rutan & Tucker, LLP
- City
- Irvine, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92612
- Phone
- (714) 641-3417
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Francis Meehan'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 Meehan licensed?
William Meehan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Francis Meehan admitted to the bar?
William Francis Meehan has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did William Francis Meehan go to law school?
William Francis Meehan attended Boston University School of Law.
What company does William Francis Meehan work for?
William Francis Meehan is associated with Rutan & Tucker, LLP in Irvine, CA.
Is William Francis Meehan in good standing?
Yes, William Francis Meehan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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