New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Edward Thomas
Washington And Lee alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2959617
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, James Edward Thomas ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington And Lee
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2959617 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Edward Thomas, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Ernst & Young LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WASHINGTON AND LEE (51 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, James Edward Thomas 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 James Edward Thomas's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 James compares to fellow Washington And Lee alumni
Among the 51 Washington And Lee graduates in the New York register, James Edward Thomas is longer-tenured than 24% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Washington And Lee alumni
Years since admission - 51 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 76% higher than 24% of 51 fellow alumni
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 · May 2026
Washington And Lee's active-bar rate
Of Washington And Lee's 51 alumni in the New York register, 54.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Washington And Lee alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2959617
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ernst & Young LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 773-1264
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Edward Thomas'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 James Thomas licensed?
James Thomas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Edward Thomas admitted to the bar?
James Edward Thomas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did James Edward Thomas go to law school?
James Edward Thomas attended WASHINGTON AND LEE.
What company does James Edward Thomas work for?
James Edward Thomas is associated with Ernst & Young LLP in New York, NY.
Is James Edward Thomas in good standing?
Yes, James Edward Thomas holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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