New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

William Michael Quinlan

Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Shelton, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1993
Admitted
33
Years in bar
2558039
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, William Michael Quinlan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

33 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Cardozo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1993
33 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Cardozo
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2558039
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2558039 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Michael Quinlan, 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 Diocese Of Bridgeport, located in Shelton, CT, ZIP 06484. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CARDOZO.

State context & due diligence

After 33 years on the register, William Michael Quinlan 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 Michael Quinlan's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

33 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Cardozo alumni

Among the 1,138 Cardozo graduates in the New York register, William Michael Quinlan is longer-tenured than 51% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

33 years vs. Cardozo alumni

Years since admission - 1,138 NY-registered alumni of this school

33 Top 49% higher than 51% of 1,138 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

The 1993 admission class today

Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1993 class 66.2% 75.4% ▲ +13.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1993 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2558039
Year Admitted
1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Oct 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Diocese Of Bridgeport
ZIP Code
06484
Phone
(203) 416-1429

Education

CARDOZO

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Michael Quinlan'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

William Michael Quinlan's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is William Quinlan licensed?

William Quinlan is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Michael Quinlan admitted to the bar?

William Michael Quinlan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.

Where did William Michael Quinlan go to law school?

William Michael Quinlan attended CARDOZO.

What company does William Michael Quinlan work for?

William Michael Quinlan is associated with Diocese Of Bridgeport in Shelton, CT.

Is William Michael Quinlan in good standing?

Yes, William Michael Quinlan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.