New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
J Thomas Cookson
Coll Of William & Mary alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Miami, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1991553
- NY reg #
The record in one line
J Thomas Cookson has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Coll Of William & Mary
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
J Thomas Cookson has carried New York bar registration 1991553 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Shutts & Bowen LLP, located in Miami, FL, ZIP 33131. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLL OF WILLIAM & MARY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, J Thomas Cookson 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
J Thomas Cookson's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1991553
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Shutts & Bowen LLP
- City
- Miami, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33131
- Phone
- (305) 379-9141
Education
COLL OF WILLIAM & MARY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
J Thomas Cookson'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 J Cookson licensed?
J Cookson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was J Thomas Cookson admitted to the bar?
J Thomas Cookson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did J Thomas Cookson go to law school?
J Thomas Cookson attended COLL OF WILLIAM & MARY.
What company does J Thomas Cookson work for?
J Thomas Cookson is associated with Shutts & Bowen LLP in Miami, FL.
Is J Thomas Cookson in good standing?
Yes, J Thomas Cookson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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