New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Paul Underwood
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Patchogue, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4737318
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Paul Underwood carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2009 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 17 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #70 of 89
- by tenure in Patchogue office peers
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Paul Underwood is registered as bar number 4737318 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William P. Underwood, located in Patchogue, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11772. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL (18,418 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 Patchogue, NY office peers
In Patchogue, NY's NY-registered cohort of 89, William Paul Underwood sits at local tenure rank #70 (78th percentile). See the Patchogue attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #70
- City cohort
- 89
- Local percentile
- 78th
- Admitted
- 2009
Nearest tenure peers in Patchogue
- Robert Raymond Dooley admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Marianne Susanna Rantala admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Christopher Adam Bianco admitted 2011 · 15 yr
- Vincent A. Candurra admitted 2011 · 15 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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 3,356 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, William Paul Underwood is longer-tenured than 6%.
17 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,356 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 94% higher than 6% of 3,356 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,418 alumni in the New York register, 64% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 87.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4737318
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- William P. Underwood
- City
- Patchogue, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11772
- Phone
- (917) 763-6046
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Paul Underwood'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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2009 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2009), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2009 whose listed office city differs from Patchogue, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for William Paul Underwood: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~90 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2009)
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 Underwood licensed?
William Underwood is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Paul Underwood admitted to the bar?
William Paul Underwood was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did William Paul Underwood go to law school?
William Paul Underwood attended BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL.
What company does William Paul Underwood work for?
William Paul Underwood is associated with William P. Underwood in Patchogue, NY.
Is William Paul Underwood in good standing?
No, William Paul Underwood 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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