New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Oliver Purcell
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in Chicago, IL. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1376045
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Oliver Purcell appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Delinquent", on record since 1971. This reflects registration only — confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 55 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Oliver Purcell is registered as bar number 1376045 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1971, representing roughly 55 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Nixon Peabody LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60602. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL — which has 21,447 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Delinquent" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
How William compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 4,859 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, William Oliver Purcell is longer-tenured than 100% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission — 4,859 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 100% of 4,859 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1376045
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nixon Peabody LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60602
- Phone
- (312) 977-4400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. William Oliver Purcell's current status is "Delinquent".
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 Purcell licensed?
William Purcell is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Delinquent".
When was William Oliver Purcell admitted to the bar?
William Oliver Purcell was admitted to the bar in 1971.
Where did William Oliver Purcell go to law school?
William Oliver Purcell attended COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL.
What company does William Oliver Purcell work for?
William Oliver Purcell is associated with Nixon Peabody LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is William Oliver Purcell in good standing?
William Oliver Purcell has a bar status of "Delinquent". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.
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