New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William D. Shanahan
St. John'S University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Mineola, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2321537
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, William D. Shanahan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. John'S University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2321537 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William D. Shanahan, 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 Law Office Of Wlliam D. Shanahan, located in Mineola, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11501. Educational background: St. John's University School of Law (4,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, William D. Shanahan 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 D. Shanahan's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How William compares to fellow St. John'S University School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,642 St. John'S University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, William D. Shanahan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. St. John'S University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,642 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,642 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
St. John'S University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of St. John'S University School Of Law's 4,128 alumni in the New York register, 85.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. John'S University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2321537
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Wlliam D. Shanahan
- City
- Mineola, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11501
- Phone
- (516) 535-2500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William D. Shanahan'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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Shanahan licensed?
William Shanahan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William D. Shanahan admitted to the bar?
William D. Shanahan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did William D. Shanahan go to law school?
William D. Shanahan attended St. John's University School of Law.
What company does William D. Shanahan work for?
William D. Shanahan is associated with Law Office Of Wlliam D. Shanahan in Mineola, NY.
Is William D. Shanahan in good standing?
Yes, William D. Shanahan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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