New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Joseph Payne
Boston College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Wayne, PA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2426930
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, William Joseph Payne ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2426930 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Joseph Payne, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Wayne, PA, ZIP 19087. Educational background: BOSTON COLLEGE (1,274 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, William Joseph Payne still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match William Joseph Payne's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Boston College alumni
Among the 793 Boston College graduates in the New York register, William Joseph Payne is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Boston College alumni
Years since admission - 793 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 10% higher than 90% of 793 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
Boston College's active-bar rate
Of Boston College's 1,274 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Boston College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2426930
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Wayne, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19087
- Phone
- (610) 909-6189
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Joseph Payne'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 Payne licensed?
William Payne is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Joseph Payne admitted to the bar?
William Joseph Payne's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did William Joseph Payne go to law school?
William Joseph Payne attended BOSTON COLLEGE.
Is William Joseph Payne in good standing?
Yes, William Joseph Payne 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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