New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Henderson Woolverton
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Chestnut Hill, MA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1697259
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Henderson Woolverton has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #1 of 14
- by tenure in Chestnut Hill office peers
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Henderson Woolverton has carried New York bar registration 1697259 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 Mr. William H. Woolverton, located in Chestnut Hill, MA, ZIP 02467. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,451 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, William Henderson Woolverton 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 Henderson Woolverton's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 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 Chestnut Hill, MA office peers
Within Chestnut Hill, MA's 14-attorney local set, William Henderson Woolverton is #1 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Chestnut Hill attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #1
- City cohort
- 14
- Local percentile
- 0th
- Admitted
- 1980
Nearest tenure peers in Chestnut Hill
- Alexander Hamilton Spaulding admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- David Scott Nalven admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Eric Daniel Roiter admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Thomas Robert Shane admitted 1987 · 39 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 Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, William Henderson Woolverton is longer-tenured than 99%.
46 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 11,886 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 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1697259
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mr. William H. Woolverton
- City
- Chestnut Hill, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02467
- Phone
- (857) 218-8476
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Henderson Woolverton'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 Woolverton licensed?
William Woolverton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Henderson Woolverton admitted to the bar?
William Henderson Woolverton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did William Henderson Woolverton go to law school?
William Henderson Woolverton attended Columbia Law School.
What company does William Henderson Woolverton work for?
William Henderson Woolverton is associated with Mr. William H. Woolverton in Chestnut Hill, MA.
Is William Henderson Woolverton in good standing?
Yes, William Henderson Woolverton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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