New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

William Lawrence Schecter

Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in South Salem, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1974
Admitted
52
Years in bar
2006856
NY reg #

The record in one line

William Lawrence Schecter appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1974 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

52 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Fordham University
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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1974
52 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2006856
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William Lawrence Schecter is registered as bar number 2006856 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under William L Schecter Esq, located in South Salem, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10590. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" 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 University alumni

Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, William Lawrence Schecter is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

52 years vs. Fordham University alumni

Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school

52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,345 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 1974 admission class today

Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1974 class 66.2% 47.8% ▼ -27.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1974 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
2006856
Year Admitted
1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
William L Schecter Esq
County
Westchester
ZIP Code
10590
Phone
(908) 380-8827

Education

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. William Lawrence Schecter's current status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside 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 Lawrence Schecter is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is William Schecter licensed?

William Schecter is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Lawrence Schecter admitted to the bar?

William Lawrence Schecter's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.

Where did William Lawrence Schecter go to law school?

William Lawrence Schecter attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

What company does William Lawrence Schecter work for?

William Lawrence Schecter is associated with William L Schecter Esq in South Salem, NY.

Is William Lawrence Schecter in good standing?

Not currently, William Lawrence Schecter's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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.