New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William James Tinsley Jr
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Tampa, FL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2598423
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, William James Tinsley Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2598423 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William James Tinsley Jr, 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 Phelps Dunbar LLP, located in Tampa, FL, ZIP 33602. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York Law School (14,968 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, William James Tinsley Jr 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 James Tinsley Jr's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 New York Law School alumni
Among the 7,974 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, William James Tinsley Jr is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 7,974 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 1% higher than 99% of 7,974 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
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2598423
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Phelps Dunbar LLP
- City
- Tampa, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33602
- Phone
- (813) 472-7550
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William James Tinsley Jr'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 Tinsley licensed?
William Tinsley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William James Tinsley Jr admitted to the bar?
William James Tinsley Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did William James Tinsley Jr go to law school?
William James Tinsley Jr attended New York Law School.
What company does William James Tinsley Jr work for?
William James Tinsley Jr is associated with Phelps Dunbar LLP in Tampa, FL.
Is William James Tinsley Jr in good standing?
Yes, William James Tinsley Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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