New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William James Potskowski
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Port Henry, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1112671
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William James Potskowski has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William James Potskowski has carried New York bar registration 1112671 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William J Potskowski Attorney At Law, located in Port Henry, NY (Essex County), ZIP 12974. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, William James Potskowski has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
William James Potskowski's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, William James Potskowski is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,211 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1112671
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- William J Potskowski Attorney At Law
- City
- Port Henry, NY
- County
- Essex
- ZIP Code
- 12974
- Phone
- (518) 546-3391
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William James Potskowski'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 Potskowski licensed?
William Potskowski is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William James Potskowski admitted to the bar?
William James Potskowski's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did William James Potskowski go to law school?
William James Potskowski attended Albany Law School.
What company does William James Potskowski work for?
William James Potskowski is associated with William J Potskowski Attorney At Law in Port Henry, NY.
Is William James Potskowski in good standing?
Yes, William James Potskowski holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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