New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Duke Thornton
University Of N M alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Albuquerque, NM. 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
- 2000768
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Duke Thornton 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"
- #15 of 88
- by tenure in Albuquerque office peers
- Law school
- University Of N M
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Duke Thornton has carried New York bar registration 2000768 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Butt Thornton & Baehr PC, located in Albuquerque, NM, ZIP 87110. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF N M.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, James Duke Thornton 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
James Duke Thornton'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 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Albuquerque, NM office peers
James Duke Thornton is toward the newer end of Albuquerque, NM's NY register cohort: #15 of 88 by years since admission. See the Albuquerque attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #15
- City cohort
- 88
- Local percentile
- 16th
- Admitted
- 1985
Nearest tenure peers in Albuquerque
- Pia Gallegos admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Mark Steven Jaffe admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Danielle Ruth Panter admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Marsha L. Baum admitted 1986 · 40 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 70.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2000768
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Butt Thornton & Baehr PC
- City
- Albuquerque, NM
- ZIP Code
- 87110
- Phone
- (505) 884-0777
Education
UNIVERSITY OF N M
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Duke Thornton's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1985), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1985 whose listed office city differs from Albuquerque, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Thornton licensed?
James Thornton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Duke Thornton admitted to the bar?
James Duke Thornton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did James Duke Thornton go to law school?
James Duke Thornton attended UNIVERSITY OF N M.
What company does James Duke Thornton work for?
James Duke Thornton is associated with Butt Thornton & Baehr PC in Albuquerque, NM.
Is James Duke Thornton in good standing?
Yes, James Duke Thornton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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