New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Donald Stuart Thomson
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Horseheads, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2450559
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Donald Stuart Thomson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2450559 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Donald Stuart Thomson, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Donald S. Thomson, Attorney At Law, located in Horseheads, NY (Chemung County), ZIP 14845. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (2,796 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Donald Stuart Thomson still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Donald Stuart Thomson's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · May 2026
How Donald compares to fellow Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,151 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, Donald Stuart Thomson is longer-tenured than 57% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,151 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,151 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Syracuse University's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University's 2,796 alumni in the New York register, 56.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2450559
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Donald S. Thomson, Attorney At Law
- City
- Horseheads, NY
- County
- Chemung
- ZIP Code
- 14845
- Phone
- (607) 857-2268
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Donald Stuart Thomson's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-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 Donald Thomson licensed?
Donald Thomson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Donald Stuart Thomson admitted to the bar?
Donald Stuart Thomson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Donald Stuart Thomson go to law school?
Donald Stuart Thomson attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Donald Stuart Thomson work for?
Donald Stuart Thomson is associated with Donald S. Thomson, Attorney At Law in Horseheads, NY.
Is Donald Stuart Thomson in good standing?
Yes, Donald Stuart Thomson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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