New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William M. Welch
Temple Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1954. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1954
- Admitted
- 72
- Years in bar
- 1441518
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William M. Welch's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1954 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 72 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Temple Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William M. Welch is registered as bar number 1441518 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 72 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: TEMPLE UNIV (67 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How William compares to fellow Temple Univ alumni
Among the 60 Temple Univ graduates in the New York register, William M. Welch is longer-tenured than 97% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
72 years vs. Temple Univ alumni
Years since admission - 60 NY-registered alumni of this school
72 Top 3% higher than 97% of 60 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Temple Univ's active-bar rate
Of Temple Univ's 67 alumni in the New York register, 48.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Temple Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1954 admission class today
Of the 1,217 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1954, 0.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1441518
- Year Admitted
- 1954 (72 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William M. Welch's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 Welch licensed?
William Welch is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William M. Welch admitted to the bar?
William M. Welch's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1954.
Where did William M. Welch go to law school?
William M. Welch attended TEMPLE UNIV.
Is William M. Welch in good standing?
William M. Welch's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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