New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Michael Thompson
Indiana University Indianapolis Robert H. Mckinney School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983. 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
- 1885698
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Michael Thompson 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
- Indiana University Indianapolis Robert H. Mckinney School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Michael Thompson has carried New York bar registration 1885698 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 43 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: Indiana University Indianapolis Robert H. McKinney School of Law (117 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, William Michael Thompson 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 Michael Thompson'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 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
How William compares to fellow Indiana University Indianapolis Robert H. Mckinney School Of Law alumni
Among the 112 Indiana University Indianapolis Robert H. Mckinney School Of Law graduates in the New York register, William Michael Thompson is longer-tenured than 99%.
43 years vs. Indiana University Indianapolis Robert H. Mckinney School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 112 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 112 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Indiana University Indianapolis Robert H. Mckinney School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Indiana University Indianapolis Robert H. Mckinney School Of Law's 117 alumni in the New York register, 88% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 67.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1885698
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Michael Thompson's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Indiana University Indianapolis Robert H. Mckinney School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1983 .
Same admission year (1983), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1983 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for William Michael Thompson with the closest admission year to 1983. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
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 Thompson licensed?
William Thompson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Michael Thompson admitted to the bar?
William Michael Thompson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did William Michael Thompson go to law school?
William Michael Thompson attended Indiana University Indianapolis Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Is William Michael Thompson in good standing?
Yes, William Michael Thompson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.