New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William James Upton
St. John'S University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Northport, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1474956
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William James Upton has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. John'S University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William James Upton has carried New York bar registration 1474956 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
Practice address is listed under William J. Upton, P.C., located in Northport, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11768. Educational background: ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY (2,159 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, William James Upton 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 James Upton's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 St. John'S University alumni
Among the 1,086 St. John'S University graduates in the New York register, William James Upton is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. St. John'S University alumni
Years since admission - 1,086 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,086 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St. John'S University's active-bar rate
Of St. John'S University's 2,159 alumni in the New York register, 73% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. John'S University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1474956
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- William J. Upton, P.C.
- City
- Northport, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11768
- Phone
- (516) 261-1600
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William James Upton'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 Upton licensed?
William Upton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William James Upton admitted to the bar?
William James Upton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did William James Upton go to law school?
William James Upton attended ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
What company does William James Upton work for?
William James Upton is associated with William J. Upton, P.C. in Northport, NY.
Is William James Upton in good standing?
Yes, William James Upton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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