New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Joseph Ryan
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1960. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1960
- Admitted
- 66
- Years in bar
- 1897412
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Joseph Ryan appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1960 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 66 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Joseph Ryan is registered as bar number 1897412 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" 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 Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, William Joseph Ryan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
66 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
66 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 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
The 1960 admission class today
Of the 1,499 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1960, 9.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 1897412
- Year Admitted
- 1960 (66 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. William Joseph Ryan's current status is "Incapacitated".
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 Joseph Ryan is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Ryan licensed?
William Ryan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Joseph Ryan admitted to the bar?
William Joseph Ryan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1960.
Where did William Joseph Ryan go to law school?
William Joseph Ryan attended FORDHAM.
Is William Joseph Ryan in good standing?
Not currently, William Joseph Ryan's listed status is "Incapacitated", 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.
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