Widener Univ

24 registered attorneys

Widener Univ has produced 24 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar, of which 0 (0.0%) are currently active. The largest concentration of alumni practice in , (8 attorneys). The most recent admission class (1999) added 1 new attorneys.

What the alumni data reveals

Widener Univ has 24 alumni registered with the New York State Bar, with 0 (0.0%) currently in active standing. The active-status share is a meaningful signal for prospective students and employers: it captures how many graduates are still practicing law under their New York bar credential versus those who have retired, moved to other jurisdictions, or transitioned into business, academia, or public service roles that do not require active bar membership. A rate near 0.0% is within the normal range for established law schools with alumni populations spanning multiple decades of admission classes.

Geographic placement is concentrated: , is the single largest market for Widener Univ alumni with 8 registered attorneys (33.3% of alumni in this dataset). The top 5 cities for this school's graduates are (8), Albany (2), Ballston Spa (1), Cherry Hill (1), Dover (1) — placement patterns that reflect both proximity to the school and the historical strength of its alumni network in those markets. The most recent admission class (1999) produced 1 new attorneys, providing a rough pulse on current graduating-class scale; comparing 1999 against earlier years in the distribution below gives a sense of pipeline growth or contraction.

Law school affiliation matters for network effects, signaling, and specific practice pipelines — but it is not a direct predictor of individual attorney competence for your matter. When using this page to evaluate an attorney who graduated from Widener Univ, treat the school as one data point alongside bar status, years of practice, discipline history, practice area alignment, and client references. For students comparing law schools, the alumni-active rate and geographic distribution here reflect outcomes for New York-registered graduates only — consult ABA-required disclosures and the school's own employment reports for complete placement data. The information below is drawn from public bar registration records and is not endorsement, ranking, or evaluation of the school's academic program.

Status Distribution

Currently registered 13 (54.2%)
Suspended, delinquent 3 (12.5%)
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday 2 (8.3%)
Disbarred 2 (8.3%)
Delinquent 2 (8.3%)
Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason 1 (4.2%)

Top Cities

, 8
ALBANY, NY 2
BALLSTON SPA, NY 1
Cherry Hill, NJ 1
DOVER, DE 1
IRVINGTON, NY 1
MARLTON, NJ 1
NEW CITY, NY 1
NEW YORK, NY 1
OAKMONT, PA 1

Recent Admissions

Class of 1999 1 admitted
Class of 1998 4 admitted
Class of 1997 2 admitted
Class of 1996 5 admitted
Class of 1995 4 admitted
Class of 1993 3 admitted
Class of 1992 3 admitted
Class of 1990 1 admitted
Class of 1977 1 admitted

Alumni Directory

Name Status
Barry Joseph Benzing Disbarred
Ira Jason Bildner Currently registered
Jennifer Burton Currently registered
Cheryl Faith Cohen Currently registered
David A. Collins Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
James Peter Craig Currently registered
Michael James Desola Currently registered
Frederick T. Dombo Iii Currently registered
Elizabeth Priscilla Gardner Suspended, delinquent
Charles Francis Gfeller Currently registered
Neil Lawrence Gross Disbarred
Jeff James Horn Resigned
John J. J. Jones Jr. Currently registered
Anoush M. Koroghlian Currently registered
Richard Spencer Lauterbach Currently registered
William W. Lee Delinquent
Sam Petros Matthews Suspended, delinquent
Stephanie Clarice Palermo Suspended, delinquent
Frank Paul Pallante Currently registered
Derek Allen Popeil Currently registered
Courtney Ellen Redfern Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Erika Schrader Currently registered
Robert Earl Smith Delinquent
Lois Marie Vitti Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday

Frequently Asked Questions

How many attorneys graduated from Widener Univ?

24 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar graduated from Widener Univ. Of these, 0 (0.0%) are currently registered and active.

Where do Widener Univ graduates practice?

The most common practice location for Widener Univ graduates is , , with 8 attorneys. Alumni practice across 10 cities.

What is the bar status rate for Widener Univ alumni?

Of 24 alumni, 0.0% are currently registered and active with the New York State Bar. The remaining 100.0% have other statuses including retired, suspended, or voluntarily resigned.

How many attorneys were admitted from Widener Univ recently?

In 1999, 1 attorneys from Widener Univ were admitted to the New York State Bar.

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Disclaimer: This data is sourced from public state bar registration records. PlainAttorney does not provide legal advice or endorsements. Always verify attorney credentials directly with the relevant state bar.

Source: NY Office of Court Administration via data.ny.gov — attorney registration dataset.

Verification: NY Courts Attorney Registration Search.