New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Bruce H. Tobey

Suffolk Univ. School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Johnston, RI. 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
1655901
NY reg #

The record in one line

Bruce H. Tobey appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1980 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

46 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Suffolk Univ. School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1980
46 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Suffolk Univ. School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1655901
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bruce H. Tobey is registered as bar number 1655901 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC, located in Johnston, RI, ZIP 02919. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUFFOLK UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW.

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

The 1980 admission class today

Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1980 class 66.2% 53.7% ▼ -18.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1980 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1655901
Year Admitted
1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jan 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC
ZIP Code
02919
Phone
(978) 968-8100

Education

SUFFOLK UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bruce H. Tobey's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Bruce H. Tobey is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bruce Tobey licensed?

Bruce Tobey is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Bruce H. Tobey admitted to the bar?

Bruce H. Tobey's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.

Where did Bruce H. Tobey go to law school?

Bruce H. Tobey attended SUFFOLK UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Bruce H. Tobey work for?

Bruce H. Tobey is associated with Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC in Johnston, RI.

Is Bruce H. Tobey in good standing?

Not currently, Bruce H. Tobey's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.