New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
William Joseph Watson
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Lockport, NY. 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
- 2603850
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, William Joseph Watson 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"
- #50 of 132
- by tenure in Lockport office peers
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2603850 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Joseph Watson, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Lockport City Court, located in Lockport, NY (Niagara County), ZIP 14094. Educational background: ALBANY LAW SCHOOL (8,285 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, William Joseph Watson 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 Joseph Watson's 32 years since admission in 1994.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Lockport, NY office peers
William Joseph Watson is toward the newer end of Lockport, NY's NY register cohort: #50 of 132 by years since admission. See the Lockport attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #50
- City cohort
- 132
- Local percentile
- 37th
- Admitted
- 1994
Nearest tenure peers in Lockport
- Jennifer Rose Pitarresi admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Matthew Philip Pynn admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- David Edward Blackley admitted 1995 · 31 yr
- Celine Ann Conway admitted 1995 · 31 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 Albany Law School alumni
Among the 1,977 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, William Joseph Watson is longer-tenured than 59%.
32 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,977 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 41% higher than 59% of 1,977 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
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,285 alumni in the New York register, 73.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2603850
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lockport City Court
- City
- Lockport, NY
- County
- Niagara
- ZIP Code
- 14094
- Phone
- (716) 280-6206
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Joseph Watson'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 Albany Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1994 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1994), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1994 whose listed office city differs from Lockport, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Watson licensed?
William Watson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Joseph Watson admitted to the bar?
William Joseph Watson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did William Joseph Watson go to law school?
William Joseph Watson attended ALBANY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does William Joseph Watson work for?
William Joseph Watson is associated with Lockport City Court in Lockport, NY.
Is William Joseph Watson in good standing?
Yes, William Joseph Watson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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