New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William L. Nikas
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Hudson Falls, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1306455
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William L. Nikas appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1976 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 50 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William L. Nikas is registered as bar number 1306455 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William L Nikas Esq., located in Hudson Falls, NY (Washington County), ZIP 12839. Educational background: ALBANY LAW SCHOOL (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How William compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 874 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, William L. Nikas is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 874 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 874 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
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1306455
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- William L Nikas Esq.
- City
- Hudson Falls, NY
- County
- Washington
- ZIP Code
- 12839
- Phone
- (518) 747-4169
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William L. Nikas's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Nikas licensed?
William Nikas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William L. Nikas admitted to the bar?
William L. Nikas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did William L. Nikas go to law school?
William L. Nikas attended ALBANY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does William L. Nikas work for?
William L. Nikas is associated with William L Nikas Esq. in Hudson Falls, NY.
Is William L. Nikas in good standing?
Not currently, William L. Nikas's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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