New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Cadreact Viets
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Portsmouth, NH. 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
- 1049436
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Cadreact Viets 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"
- #2 of 36
- by tenure in Portsmouth office peers
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Cadreact Viets has carried New York bar registration 1049436 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. 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 C. Viets, Esq, located in Portsmouth, NH, ZIP 03801. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,037 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, William Cadreact Viets 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 Cadreact Viets'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 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Portsmouth, NH office peers
Within Portsmouth, NH's 36-attorney local set, William Cadreact Viets is #2 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Portsmouth attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2
- City cohort
- 36
- Local percentile
- 3rd
- Admitted
- 1978
Nearest tenure peers in Portsmouth
- James George Rickards admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Duncan J. Maccallum admitted 1981 · 45 yr
- Lawrence Bryan Gormley admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- Daniel C. Hoefle admitted 1982 · 44 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 St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, William Cadreact Viets is longer-tenured than 82%.
48 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 18% higher than 82% of 3,183 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
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 51.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1049436
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- William C. Viets, Esq
- City
- Portsmouth, NH
- ZIP Code
- 03801
- Phone
- (203) 610-3031
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Cadreact Viets'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Viets licensed?
William Viets is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Cadreact Viets admitted to the bar?
William Cadreact Viets's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did William Cadreact Viets go to law school?
William Cadreact Viets attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does William Cadreact Viets work for?
William Cadreact Viets is associated with William C. Viets, Esq in Portsmouth, NH.
Is William Cadreact Viets in good standing?
Yes, William Cadreact Viets holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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