New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William John Stellmach
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2963171
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, William John Stellmach ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2963171 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William John Stellmach, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, William John Stellmach 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 John Stellmach's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, William John Stellmach is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 54% higher than 46% of 3,070 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 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2963171
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 650-7986
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William John Stellmach'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 Stellmach licensed?
William Stellmach is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William John Stellmach admitted to the bar?
William John Stellmach's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did William John Stellmach go to law school?
William John Stellmach attended HARVARD.
What company does William John Stellmach work for?
William John Stellmach is associated with Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in Washington, DC.
Is William John Stellmach in good standing?
Yes, William John Stellmach 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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