New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Kerry Phillips
St. Thomas University School Of Law - Florida alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 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.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2743540
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, William Kerry Phillips ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. Thomas University School Of Law - Florida
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2743540 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Kerry Phillips, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Phillips & Associates Attorneys At Law PLLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10006. Educational background: St. Thomas University School of Law - Florida (133 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, William Kerry Phillips 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 Kerry Phillips's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How William compares to fellow St. Thomas University School Of Law - Florida alumni
Among the 133 St. Thomas University School Of Law - Florida graduates in the New York register, William Kerry Phillips is longer-tenured than 93% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. St. Thomas University School Of Law - Florida alumni
Years since admission - 133 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 7% higher than 93% of 133 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
St. Thomas University School Of Law - Florida's active-bar rate
Of St. Thomas University School Of Law - Florida's 133 alumni in the New York register, 84.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. Thomas University School Of Law - Florida alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2743540
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Phillips & Associates Attorneys At Law PLLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10006
- Phone
- (212) 248-7431
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Kerry Phillips'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 Phillips licensed?
William Phillips is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Kerry Phillips admitted to the bar?
William Kerry Phillips's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did William Kerry Phillips go to law school?
William Kerry Phillips attended St. Thomas University School of Law - Florida.
What company does William Kerry Phillips work for?
William Kerry Phillips is associated with Phillips & Associates Attorneys At Law PLLC in New York, NY.
Is William Kerry Phillips in good standing?
Yes, William Kerry Phillips 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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