New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Dubose Taggart
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Erie, PA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1623503
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Dubose Taggart carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1974 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 52 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #2 of 54
- by tenure in Erie office peers
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Dubose Taggart is registered as bar number 1623503 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William Taggart Esquire, located in Erie, PA, ZIP 16501. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY (3,328 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" 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.
Tenure among Erie, PA office peers
William Dubose Taggart is toward the newer end of Erie, PA's NY register cohort: #2 of 54 by years since admission. See the Erie attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2
- City cohort
- 54
- Local percentile
- 2nd
- Admitted
- 1974
Nearest tenure peers in Erie
- James Joseph Tanous admitted 1973 · 53 yr
- Lynn Marie Mcbrier admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- Daniel J. Ehrmentraut admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Cathy M. Lojewski admitted 1984 · 42 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How William compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,948 Boston University graduates in the New York register, William Dubose Taggart is longer-tenured than 99%.
52 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,948 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,948 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 · August 2026
Boston University's active-bar rate
Of Boston University's 3,328 alumni in the New York register, 67.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 46.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1623503
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- William Taggart Esquire
- City
- Erie, PA
- ZIP Code
- 16501
- Phone
- (814) 451-1180
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Dubose Taggart's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Boston University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1974 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1974), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1974 whose listed office city differs from Erie, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for William Dubose Taggart: closest NY bar admission year outside PA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~55 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1974)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Taggart licensed?
William Taggart is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Dubose Taggart admitted to the bar?
William Dubose Taggart's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did William Dubose Taggart go to law school?
William Dubose Taggart attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does William Dubose Taggart work for?
William Dubose Taggart is associated with William Taggart Esquire in Erie, PA.
Is William Dubose Taggart in good standing?
No, William Dubose Taggart carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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