New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Edward Shannon
University Of Connecticut alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2917714
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Edward Shannon carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1998 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 28 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason"
- Law school
- University Of Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Edward Shannon is registered as bar number 2917714 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 28 years on the register. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT (603 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" 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 University Of Connecticut alumni
Among the 489 University Of Connecticut graduates in the New York register, William Edward Shannon is longer-tenured than 64% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. University Of Connecticut alumni
Years since admission - 489 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 36% higher than 64% of 489 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
University Of Connecticut's active-bar rate
Of University Of Connecticut's 603 alumni in the New York register, 65.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Connecticut alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
- Registration Number
- 2917714
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Edward Shannon's current status, "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason", 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.
Verify This Attorney
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William Edward Shannon carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" 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 Shannon licensed?
William Shannon is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Edward Shannon admitted to the bar?
William Edward Shannon's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did William Edward Shannon go to law school?
William Edward Shannon attended UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.
Is William Edward Shannon in good standing?
No, William Edward Shannon carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" 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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