New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Clifford Samuel Thier

Widener University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1976
Admitted
50
Years in bar
2614147
NY reg #

The record in one line

Clifford Samuel Thier appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1976 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

50 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Widener University

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Year admitted
1976
50 years
Law school
Widener University
64.5% active rate
Registration
2614147
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Clifford Samuel Thier is registered as bar number 2614147 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 50 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: WIDENER UNIVERSITY (234 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Clifford compares to fellow Widener University alumni

Among the 216 Widener University graduates in the New York register, Clifford Samuel Thier is longer-tenured than 99%.

50 years vs. Widener University alumni

Years since admission - 216 NY-registered alumni of this school

50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 216 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Widener University's active-bar rate

Of Widener University's 234 alumni in the New York register, 64.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%64.5%
Widener University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1976 admission class today

Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1976 class 67.2% 50.2% ▼ -25.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1976 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
2614147
Year Admitted
1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Clifford Samuel Thier's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Clifford Samuel Thier with the closest admission year to 1976. 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.

Before you rely on this record

Clifford Samuel Thier is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Clifford Thier licensed?

Clifford Thier is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Clifford Samuel Thier admitted to the bar?

Clifford Samuel Thier's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.

Where did Clifford Samuel Thier go to law school?

Clifford Samuel Thier attended WIDENER UNIVERSITY.

Is Clifford Samuel Thier in good standing?

Not currently, Clifford Samuel Thier's listed status is "Resigned", 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.