New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Read Rankin
Case Western Reserve alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Pennington, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 2039147
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Read Rankin carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1982 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 44 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Case Western Reserve
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Read Rankin is registered as bar number 2039147 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. 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 Read Rankin Esq., located in Pennington, NJ, ZIP 08534. Educational background: CASE WESTERN RESERVE (170 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How William compares to fellow Case Western Reserve alumni
Among the 94 Case Western Reserve graduates in the New York register, William Read Rankin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Case Western Reserve alumni
Years since admission - 94 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 94 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
Case Western Reserve's active-bar rate
Of Case Western Reserve's 170 alumni in the New York register, 58.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Case Western Reserve alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2039147
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- William Read Rankin Esq.
- City
- Pennington, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08534
- Phone
- (609) 737-1175
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Read Rankin's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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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William Read Rankin carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Rankin licensed?
William Rankin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Read Rankin admitted to the bar?
William Read Rankin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did William Read Rankin go to law school?
William Read Rankin attended CASE WESTERN RESERVE.
What company does William Read Rankin work for?
William Read Rankin is associated with William Read Rankin Esq. in Pennington, NJ.
Is William Read Rankin in good standing?
No, William Read Rankin carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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