New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
William Henry Welch
Ny Law School 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
- 1626688
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Henry Welch appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1954 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 72 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- Ny Law School
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Henry Welch is registered as bar number 1626688 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, 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: NY LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How William compares to fellow Ny Law School alumni
Among the 100 Ny Law School graduates in the New York register, William Henry Welch is longer-tenured than 99%.
72 years vs. Ny Law School alumni
Years since admission - 100 NY-registered alumni of this school
72 Top 1% higher than 99% of 100 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 · September 2026
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
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 1626688
- Year Admitted
- 1954 (72 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
NY LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Henry Welch's current status, "Incapacitated", 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 Ny Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1954 .
Same admission year (1954), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1954 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for William Henry Welch with the closest admission year to 1954. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
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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William Henry Welch is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Welch licensed?
William Welch is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Henry Welch admitted to the bar?
William Henry Welch's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1954.
Where did William Henry Welch go to law school?
William Henry Welch attended NY LAW SCHOOL.
Is William Henry Welch in good standing?
Not currently, William Henry Welch's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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