New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Thomas O'Connell
University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2907954
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Thomas O'Connell appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1998 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 28 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Thomas O'Connell is registered as bar number 2907954 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 Neighborhood Legal Services, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (928 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 University Of Buffalo alumni
Among the 316 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, William Thomas O'Connell is longer-tenured than 18% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 82% higher than 18% of 316 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
University Of Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University Of Buffalo's 928 alumni in the New York register, 37% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% 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
- 2907954
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Neighborhood Legal Services
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14203
- Phone
- (716) 847-0650
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Thomas O'Connell'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 O'Connell licensed?
William O'Connell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Thomas O'Connell admitted to the bar?
William Thomas O'Connell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did William Thomas O'Connell go to law school?
William Thomas O'Connell attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.
What company does William Thomas O'Connell work for?
William Thomas O'Connell is associated with Neighborhood Legal Services in Buffalo, NY.
Is William Thomas O'Connell in good standing?
Not currently, William Thomas O'Connell'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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