New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Livingston Riley
Duke Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1967. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1967
- Admitted
- 59
- Years in bar
- 2450104
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Livingston Riley appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1967 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 59 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Duke Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Livingston Riley is registered as bar number 2450104 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 59 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: DUKE LAW SCHOOL (214 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How William compares to fellow Duke Law School alumni
Among the 178 Duke Law School graduates in the New York register, William Livingston Riley is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
59 years vs. Duke Law School alumni
Years since admission - 178 NY-registered alumni of this school
59 Top 1% higher than 99% of 178 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
Duke Law School's active-bar rate
Of Duke Law School's 214 alumni in the New York register, 65.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1967 admission class today
Of the 1,782 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1967, 32.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 2450104
- Year Admitted
- 1967 (59 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Livingston Riley's current status, "Resigned", 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 Livingston Riley is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Riley licensed?
William Riley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Livingston Riley admitted to the bar?
William Livingston Riley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1967.
Where did William Livingston Riley go to law school?
William Livingston Riley attended DUKE LAW SCHOOL.
Is William Livingston Riley in good standing?
Not currently, William Livingston Riley's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.