New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Phillip Perkins
Western New England College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2843191
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, William Phillip Perkins ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Western New England College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2843191 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Phillip Perkins, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Seyfarth Shaw LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10018. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE (127 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, William Phillip Perkins 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 Phillip Perkins's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Western New England College alumni
Among the 108 Western New England College graduates in the New York register, William Phillip Perkins is longer-tenured than 45% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Western New England College alumni
Years since admission - 108 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 55% higher than 45% of 108 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
Western New England College's active-bar rate
Of Western New England College's 127 alumni in the New York register, 66.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Western New England College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2843191
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Seyfarth Shaw LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10018
- Phone
- (212) 218-5500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Phillip Perkins'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 Perkins licensed?
William Perkins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Phillip Perkins admitted to the bar?
William Phillip Perkins's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did William Phillip Perkins go to law school?
William Phillip Perkins attended WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE.
What company does William Phillip Perkins work for?
William Phillip Perkins is associated with Seyfarth Shaw LLP in New York, NY.
Is William Phillip Perkins in good standing?
Yes, William Phillip Perkins 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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