New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Lewis Owens
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Plattsburgh, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1115674
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 51 years on the register since a 1975 admission, William Lewis Owens ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 96% of the currently-active bar.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Lewis Owens is registered as bar number 1115674 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice 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 Stafford Owens Piller Murnane Kelleher & Trombley PLLC., located in Plattsburgh, NY (Clinton County), ZIP 12901. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
William Lewis Owens sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match William Lewis Owens's 51 years since admission in 1975. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
51 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
51 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How William compares to fellow Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, William Lewis Owens is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
51 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,345 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
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1975 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1115674
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Stafford Owens Piller Murnane Kelleher & Trombley PLLC.
- City
- Plattsburgh, NY
- County
- Clinton
- ZIP Code
- 12901
- Phone
- (518) 561-4400
Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. William Lewis Owens's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Owens licensed?
William Owens is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Lewis Owens admitted to the bar?
William Lewis Owens's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did William Lewis Owens go to law school?
William Lewis Owens attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
What company does William Lewis Owens work for?
William Lewis Owens is associated with Stafford Owens Piller Murnane Kelleher & Trombley PLLC. in Plattsburgh, NY.
Is William Lewis Owens in good standing?
Yes, William Lewis Owens 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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