New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Baynard Meissner
Stanford alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1627033
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Baynard Meissner has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 55 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Stanford
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Baynard Meissner has carried New York bar registration 1627033 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Pinheiro Guimaraes Advogados, located in 01451-000 Sao Paulo Sp. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: STANFORD (601 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 55 years, William Baynard Meissner has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
William Baynard Meissner's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
55 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
55 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 Stanford alumni
Among the 406 Stanford graduates in the New York register, William Baynard Meissner is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. Stanford alumni
Years since admission - 406 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 406 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 · May 2026
Stanford's active-bar rate
Of Stanford's 601 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Stanford alumni, active-bar rate
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1627033
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Pinheiro Guimaraes Advogados
- City
- 01451-000 Sao Paulo Sp
- Phone
- 55 11 4501-5014
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Baynard Meissner'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.
Other Attorneys at Pinheiro Guimaraes Advogados
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Meissner licensed?
William Meissner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Baynard Meissner admitted to the bar?
William Baynard Meissner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did William Baynard Meissner go to law school?
William Baynard Meissner attended STANFORD.
What company does William Baynard Meissner work for?
William Baynard Meissner is associated with Pinheiro Guimaraes Advogados in 01451-000 Sao Paulo Sp.
Is William Baynard Meissner in good standing?
Yes, William Baynard Meissner holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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