New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

William Edward Simon

Boston College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Pacific Palisades, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1983
Admitted
43
Years in bar
1868835
NY reg #

The record in one line

William Edward Simon has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

43 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Boston College

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1983
43 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Boston College
63.6% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1868835
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William Edward Simon has carried New York bar registration 1868835 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Personal, located in Pacific Palisades, CA, ZIP 90272. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON COLLEGE (1,274 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 43 years, William Edward Simon has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

William Edward Simon's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

43 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How William compares to fellow Boston College alumni

Among the 793 Boston College graduates in the New York register, William Edward Simon is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

43 years vs. Boston College alumni

Years since admission - 793 NY-registered alumni of this school

43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 793 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

Boston College's active-bar rate

Of Boston College's 1,274 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Boston College alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%63.6%
Boston College alumni, active-bar rate

The 1983 admission class today

Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years1983 class 66.2% 65.7% ▼ -0.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1983 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1868835
Year Admitted
1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jun 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Personal
ZIP Code
90272
Phone
(310) 500-4276

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Edward Simon'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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 Edward Simon's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is William Simon licensed?

William Simon is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Edward Simon admitted to the bar?

William Edward Simon's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.

Where did William Edward Simon go to law school?

William Edward Simon attended BOSTON COLLEGE.

What company does William Edward Simon work for?

William Edward Simon is associated with Personal in Pacific Palisades, CA.

Is William Edward Simon in good standing?

Yes, William Edward Simon holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.